From the ArcaMax Publishing, The Culinary World, with Chef James Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/chefjames/s-331976-999065
Breadfruit is a tall tropical evergreen tree of the mulberry family,
native to the Malay Archipelago, and a close relative of the jackfruit
and Osage orange. Breadfruit has been found throughout the South
Pacific since prehistoric times, and is a staple food in many of the
Pacific islands.
Breadfruit is a round, bumpy fruit, 8-10 inches across. They are
rarely eaten raw, but rather used cooked as a vegetable - any method
used for potatoes may be used for breadfruit. Breadfruit is said to
have both an acquired taste and texture.
Courtesy of FoodReference.com.