Papaya
Carica papaya
Caricaceae
Caricaceae
Small tree that can grow to a height of 10 m. Leaves are large with a long stem. The flowers are white, with the male and female flowers on different trees. The fruit is large, fleshy and edible. It is well known and needs no introduction. A native of tropical America introduced during the early Spanish period, now widespread in the tropics.
