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Papaya (Carica papaya)

Papaya Tree Cluster

January 11th, 2008:  The research team documented native Papaya trees currently located in areas inaccessible by vehicles.  Truth be told, cultivation of papaya began in Central America (no old records, unfortunately).  O is on to ensure protection and cultivation of this family tree to harvest its sweet, nutritious fruit.

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