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thonotorose

monstera deliciosa

11 years ago

After a 16+ month wait, I have tasted this fruit for the first time. Very tasty...


floral and pineappley. The second pic will show you how to eat it. Best part is there a 8 more fruits on it for next year!

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  • 11 years ago

    Yes, they all fruit. Be very careful eating it though:

    Fruit

    The fruit of Monstera deliciosa is up to 25 cm long and 3–4 cm diameter, looking like a green ear of maize covered with hexagonal scales.

    Fruits of plants of the Araceae (Arum family) often contain Raphides and Trichosclereids – needle-like structures of calcium oxalate.

    The fruit may be ripened by cutting it when the first scales begin to
    lift up and it begins to exude a pungent odor. It is wrapped in a paper
    bag and set aside until the scales begin popping off. The scales are
    then brushed off or fall away to reveal the edible flesh underneath. The
    flesh, which is similar to pineapple in texture, can be cut away from the core and eaten. It has a fruity taste similar to jackfruit and pineapple.
    The unripe green fruits can irritate the throat and the latex of the
    leaves and vines can create rashes in the skin, because both contain
    potassium oxalate: that is the reason why the fruits have to be consumed
    when the scales lift up.[9] The black irritant fibres can be swept off with the application of a little citrus juice.

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