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Papaya

Carica papaya

Photo by dflo96797
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium to long shaped. Green and when it ripens it turns yellow. Carries black seeds inside. Long leaves that come out from the stem tips of the papaya.

Habitat:

Low tropical areas with moisture. Grows on a tree.

Notes:

Usually grows fast.

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Comments (1)

Wow. Taken straight from Wikipedia... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Carica_papaya_Caceres.jpg
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PublishedMarch 9, 2013

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