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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.

Synonyms

  • Carica

Hypernyms

  • Dilleniid Dicot Genus
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