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Carica papaya  L.
Papaya
Carica papaya is an angiosperm that is not native to California.
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Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS + POWO
Alternate Names:
PLANTSPapaya carica
Information about  Carica papaya from other sources
USDA PLANTS Profile (CAPA23)

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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 01/31/2025).