Artocarpus lacucha is a breadfruit species in the family Moraceae (the mulberry trees). It is native to the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. In Vietnam, it occurs in some central provinces. Family: Moraceae Genus: Artocarpus Species: Artocarpus lacucha Synonyms: Artocarpus ficifolius W.T.Wang, Artocarpus lakoocha Roxb., Artocarpus yunnanensis H.H.Hu, Saccus lakoocha (Roxb.) Kuntze English name: monkey
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Artocarpus tonkinensis is a species of plant in the family Moraceae (the mulberry trees). It is endemic to northern Vietnam, but can be found in nearby areas. Artocarpus tonkinensis is known as chay in Vietnamese. Family: Moraceae Genus: Artocarpus Species: Artocarpus tonkinensis English name (suggested): chay, Tonkin breadfruit, Vietnamese breadfruit Vietnamese name: chay, chay Bắc
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Nephelium hypoleucum is a tree in the family Sapindaceae (the soapberry trees), native to Indo-China to Peninsula Malaysia. N. hypoleucum is often referred as korlan based on the Laotian/Thai name. In Vietnamese, it’s called trường. Family: Sapindaceae Genus: Nephelium Species: Nephelium hypoleucum English name: korlan Vietnamese name: trường The N. hypoleucum fruit is very similar
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Pouteria lucuma is a species of flowering tree of the genus Pouteria (eggfruits) in the family Sapotaceae, cultivated for its fruit, the lúcuma. It is native to the Andean valleys of Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. In Vietnam, Pouteria lucuma is known as Lêkima (an altered pronunciation of lucuma) or trứng gà (eggfruit) because its
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Dischidia major is a is a species of parasitic vine in the family Apocynaceae native to tropical Asia. Dischidia are epiphytes native to tropical areas of China, India and most areas of Indo-China. Dischidia major has modified leaves, offering accommodation to ants. Its fruits are often used to make crow’s beak wine. Family: Apocynaceae Genus:
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Vietnamese cuisine is the method of cooking, the principle of mixing spices and the general dining habits of all Vietnamese people in Vietnam. With a unique geography, climate, and cultural exchange, the cuisine of Vietnam is extremely diverse and rich. The characteristics of Vietnamese cuisine is the focus on the freshness, so Vietnamese dishes are generally perceived as delicious and healthy.