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Papaya
Carica papaya
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The papaya (/pəˈpaɪə/ or US: /pəˈpɑːjə/) (from Carib via Spanish), papaw, (/pəˈpɔː/) or pawpaw (/ˈpɔːˌpɔː/) is the plant Carica papaya, one of the 22 accepted species in the genus Carica of the family Caricaceae. Its origin is in the tropics of the Americas, perhaps from southern Mexico and neighboring Central America.
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Recent sightings near Medan
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 17, 2025Gedung Johor, Kec. Medan Johor, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara, IndonesiaObserver: Kevin PurbaView observation from Oct 17, 2025 on iNaturalist