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Papaya Tree

Carica papaya

Photo by JosephBullock
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Field Notes

Description:

This tree is about 20 feet tall. The fruit are nestled under the leaves. The papayas grow bigger on the Coast. Edible fruit soon here. Native to the America's, though grown in tropical areas worldwide.

Habitat:

Tropical. Places with adequate water.

Notes:

I seldom see the fruit from this particular tree at our table :) Great when mixed with Mango.

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PublishedMay 22, 2011

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