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Jaracatia

Jaracatia spinosa

a.k.a. Carica dodecaphylla, Tree Papaya, Thorny Papaya, Deer's Papaya

Yellow, ovaloild fruit with five lobes, somewhat resembling a bloated star fruit. The sweet flavor of its gelatinous pulp is said to be much unlike the papaya.

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Description

Large tree up to 60+ feet tall. Leaves are small, slender, and deep green, found in leaflets of 5-8.

Hardiness

N/A

Growing Environment

N/A

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

Eaten raw, but when unripe, the fruits contains an milk that is irritating when digested. Fruits are either boiled, or the milk is let to drain before they are eaten.

Native Range

Native to savannas, riverbanks and forested areas throughout Brazil.

Related Species

Caricaceae  
Carica goudotiana
Papayuelo
Carica papaya
Papaya
Carica pubescens
Mountain Papaya
Carica quercifolia
Oak Leaved Papaya
Jaracatia spinosa
Jaracatia