Ackee, an evergreen fruit which grows all over the island of Jamaica. This fruit was first introduced to the island from the West Coast of Africa. The ackee tree is very recognisable with its glossy green leaves an reddish pods.
The national fruit of Jamaica, Ackee is a soft and delicious yellow-orange fruit which is eaten as a vegetable, most commonly in Jamaica's signature dish: Ackee and Saltfish.