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Three Young Crusoes 



AcKEE. A large, cultivated tree with yellowish 

 or reddish fruits, which split into three parts, show- 

 ing the black seeds and cream-colored pulp. This 

 pulp when cooked in a tresh condition is considered 

 a very choice delicacy. 



Fig. 42. Fruit and foliage of the ackee. 



Algaroba. Usually grown along the roadsides 

 tor shade. The pulpy pods are used as food for 

 cattle. It vields one of the best woods. 



