Caricaceae

Dilleniidae: Violales.

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Carica papaya, papaya. Shrub or small palm-like tree from tropical America. The fruits are highly prized as a delicacy but various parts of the plant are also used medicinally, and the green fruits and leaves are used as a meat tenderizer. The flower shown here is female.
Cylicomorpha parviflora.

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