What is the sister of the jackfruit? The surprising family tree revealed
                                
                                
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                                Native to South and Southeast Asia, the jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world, with record-breaking specimens weighing over 90 pounds. This immense fruit is not an only child in the plant kingdom, causing many to wonder: what is the sister of the jackfruit?