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Papaya Carica papaya
Caricaceae
Copyright by: George D. Gann
Ecological Restoration Notes: Small-fruited forms from coastal and southern Florida may be from native germplasm, but repeated introductions from cultivated plants have also occurred and many populations are introduced.
Range:
Monroe County Keys north throughout most of the Florida peninsula, but the historical range uncertain due to widespread cultivation.