This is a strikingly beautiful tree with foot-long glossy leaves with deeply indented lobes and pale green fruits, the size of a baby’s head, that are formed from hundreds of individual flowers. The fruit itself is only edible when cooked, deep fried “chips” or thin slices of fruit sauteed in garlic and butter being among the most tasty offerings. Get more information about this and other trees that grow on Maui, from the Hana Picnic Co.
