Genus Carica (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Caricaceae; tropical American trees: papayas.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Carica is a type of flowering plant that includes the papaya tree, native to tropical regions of the Americas.
- Carica papaya is the most widely cultivated species within the genus Carica, and its fruit is a staple in many tropical countries.
- The genus Carica is the only genus in the family Caricaceae, which is a small family of flowering plants.
- Papayas, which belong to the genus Carica, are rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and an enzyme called papain.
- The genus Carica is characterized by large, palmate leaves and a single stem that can grow up to 10 meters tall.