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Papayas ripening on tree #119640606
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Papaya is a tall herbaceous plant in the genus Carica; its edible fruit is also called papaya. It is native to the tropical region of America, but now these plants are grown in all tropical regions of the world. Ripe papayas are eaten fresh, after taking out the skin and the seeds. In Medicine, the papaya is a source of iron and calcium; a good source of vitamins A, B and Riboflavin and an excellent source of vitamin C. Photo taken in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil