Papaya
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Papaya, also known as paw paw, mamao, or tree melon, is the fruit of the Carica papayae, of genus Caricacece. Originally from southern Mexico and neighbouring countries, the papaya plant is now cultivated in most tropical countries.

Larger papaya

Flowers of carica papayae

See also: list of fruits

External links

• Fruits of Warm Climates: Papaya and Related Species
• California Rare Fruit Growers: Papaya Fruit Facts.

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