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Papaya is a tropical fruit tree that belongs to the Caricaceae family. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 10-12 feet in height and 3-4 meters in width. The papaya plant has a single stem that is usually unbranched, and the leaves are large, spirally arranged, and deeply lobed. The plant also produces small yellowish-green flowers that are borne in the axils of the leaves. The fruit of the papaya plant is a large, oval-shaped berry that can weigh up to several pounds. The ripe fruit has a yellowish-orange skin, a sweet, juicy flesh, and numerous small black seeds that are edible. Papaya fruits are rich in vitamins A, C, and E, as well as potassium, magnesium, and dietary fiber.