What is a papaya?
Q: What is a papaya?
A: A papaya is a tall herbaceous plant with an edible fruit.
Q: Where is the papaya plant native to?
A: The papaya plant is native to the tropical region of America, mainly from southern Mexico to Central America.
Q: Can papaya plants survive in cold climates?
A: No, papaya plants cannot survive in colder temperatures as they require a warm climate.
Q: Which regions of the world grow papaya plants?
A: Papaya plants are now grown in all tropical regions of the world.
Q: How many species are there in the genus Carica?
A: There is only one species in the Carica genus, which is the papaya.
Q: Why were other species in the Carica genus put into new genera?
A: Other species in the Carica genus were put into new genera as a result of genetic research.
Q: What is the requirement for growth and fruit production in papaya plants?
A: Papaya plants require a warm climate for growth and fruit production.