Carica papaya

Species category

Shrub or Tree

Common name

papaya

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

True seedTrue seed:
A mature fertilized ovule consisting of an embryo, with or without and external food reserve (e.g., endosperm) enclosed by the testa.

Shape

EllipticElliptic:
Outline of an ellipse; greatest width midway sloping to an equally pointed apex and base.
(top view), circular (cross section)

Size

  • Length: 4.5–5.5 mm
  • Width: 3–4 mm
  • Thickness: 3–3.4 mm

Color

Black

Texture

Reticulations are wide and deep.

Other structures

Reticulations are irregular.

Identification notes

Edges of reticulations are lighter in color.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Caricaceae

Valid name

Carica papaya L.

Synonyms

Papaya carica Gaertn.

 Carica papaya.  Seeds with irregular, wide, deep reticulations.
Carica papaya. Seeds with irregular, wide, deep reticulations.