Akee

Akee, also spelled ackee, is a tropical tree native to West Africa. It is cultivated for its fruit which is widely eaten as a vegetable. Its raw fruit can prove to be poisonous and therefore cooked before it is eaten. Its botanical name in Blighia sapida. It belongs to Sapindaceae family.

The tree is also grown in other parts of the world, mainly in the West Indies.

Nearby pages
Akerman, Akhara, Akhariya Domkach, Akhenaten, Akhileshwar Dham