The papaya is the plant species Carica papaya, one of only three accepted species in its genus, first domesticated in Mesoamerica within modern-day southern Mexico and Central America. It is now grown in several countries with tropical climates, and in 2024 India was the leading producer, accounting for 36 percent of the world total.
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Partially Attested
Earliest Documented Use, From (Year)Source gives this as an approximate start, about 1500, for the post-contact spread; pre-Columbian domestication in Mesoamerica is undated in available sources. Earliest Documented Use, To (Year) Origin Regionsouthern Mexico and Central America 2 Connections
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1. Papaya - Introduction, International Tropical Fruits Network
History and spread section, opening paragraph
The history of papaya spread was initiated approximately in 1500, when the Spanish conquerors carried seeds to Panama and Dominican Republic.
History and spread section, earliest written documentation
Papaya was first described in 1526 by the Spanish chronicler Oviedo, who found it first on Panamanian and Colombian coasts.
View the Source2. Papaya - Wikipedia
Distribution and habitat sectionQuote, Distribution and habitat section
It was first domesticated in Mesoamerica, within modern-day southern Mexico and Central America.
Green Papaya Salad (Wikipedia)
WikipediaUsed By: Green Papaya Salad, lead section
Green papaya salad is a spicy salad made from shredded unripe papaya.
Used By: Green Papaya Salad, lead section, salad definition clause
Green papaya salad is a spicy salad made from shredded unripe papaya.
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