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Carica papaya (Papaya)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 22324

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Violales Family: Caricaceae Genus: Carica Species: Carica papaya

Common Names add Papaya edit | delete paw paw edit | delete Plant Types edit Evergreen Fruit Medicinal Tree Tropical   Zones / Hardiness edit 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit   Flowering Start edit April   Flowering End edit August   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Lobed   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit Well-drained Rich   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit White   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Seed   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below The fruit of this tree is the papaya. edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Papaya carica



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