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QWhat is the scientific name of the papaya tree?

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  • A Carica papaya ✔ ✖
  • B Pyrus communis ✔ ✖
  • C Morus alba ✔ ✖
  • D Prunus persica ✔ ✖
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The scientific name of the papaya tree is Carica papaya. Papayas are tropical fruits known for their sweet and orange flesh. "Carica" refers to the genus, and "papaya" is derived from the Taíno word for the fruit.

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