Plant: Papaya
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Roles:
- Food Producing
- Pioneer
Small Tree
Human Uses:
- Edible Fruit
- Edible Seeds
Shade Tolerance:
- Full Sun
- Light Shade
- Open Canopy
Hardiness:
Zone 9a to Zone 11b
Full Height:
6.00 m
Annual Rainfall:
Full Width:
1.50 m
Native Origin:
- Central America
- South America
Native Habitat:
Tropical Forest
Native Niche:
Small Tree
Exposure:
Soil:
- Forest Loam
Shadow:
- Light Shadow
- Half Shadow
Form:
Umbrella
Root Zone:
Taproot
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