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Field No. F-2757
Latin name Carica
Local name Papaya
P. I. No.
Locality data East of El Brillante on the banks of
the Cotacalla River. High forest.
Plant description Edible fruit carried off by birds.
Special notes Wild? ✓
Cult?
Collector F. Martinez M.
Date May 1959
PLANT INTRODUCTION SECTION, HORTICULTURAL CROPS RESEARCH BRANCH, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
HC-1 (7-54)
16-70713-1 GPO