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Carica papaya, a small, branchless tropical tree, is known for its deeply palmate leaves and pear-shaped, golden-colored fruit called papaya. Widely cultivated in tropical climates, papaya is enjoyed for its sweet, juicy fruit, typically consumed as juice or eaten for breakfast. The leaves are also used as a vegetable and have been valued for their beneficial properties for centuries. Papaya leaf is commonly steeped into tea or applied externally.

The papaya tree features a tall, straight stem marked by leaf scars, and it lacks branches. The fruit itself has a bright golden-yellow skin with a vibrant orange-yellow, smooth, and juicy flesh, offering a sweet and tangy flavor. Inside, the shiny black or gray seeds, though peppery in taste, are edible but often discarded.

Papaya is a highly versatile plant. In tropical regions, it is a popular breakfast fruit, served either green or ripe. The juice is a favored beverage, and the young leaves and stems are often steamed and consumed as vegetables. The fruit contains papain, a well-known enzyme that aids digestion and is also used in brewing to “clear” beer. Papaya belongs to the Caricaceae family.

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