SPECIMEN / CARICACEAE
Carica papaya 'Nacional de Guatemala'
Giant Guatemala Papaya
Origin to be documented
SPECIES REFERENCE / Carica papaya
The papaya (, US: ) is the plant species Carica papaya, one of the 3 accepted species in the genus Carica of the family Caricaceae. It was first domesticated in Mesoamerica, within modern-day southern Mexico and Central America. It is grown in several countries in regions with a tropical climate. In 2024, India was the leading producer, accounting for 36% of the world total.
This description covers the referenced species, not the specific cultivar, provenance, or seed selection.
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- Botanical family
- Caricaceae
- Climate
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