Genus Artocarpus is a group of flowering plants that belong to the Moraceae family, commonly known as the jackfruit or breadfruit family. There are several synonyms that are often used to refer to this genus, including Artocarpeae, Artocarpus L., Brosimum, Chrysophyllum, Ficus, and Parartocarpus. The fruits of these plants are large and generally edible, with a sweet, tropical flavor popular in many Southeast Asian cuisines. Artocarpus also have many medicinal properties, with extracts from jackfruit trees used for traditional medicine in various cultures. Interestingly, the word Artocarpus derives from Greek roots, translating to "bread fruit".