Mexican Mountain Papaya Fruit plant (Jacaratia mexicana) Plant type:Seedling Plant Historical Role: Tamarind

Historical Role: Tamarind

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Mexican Mountain Papaya Fruit plant (Jacaratia mexicana) Plant type:Seedling Plant Historical Role: TamarindCommon Name: Bonete, Mexican Mountain Papaya Botanical Name: Jacaratia Mexicana General Information: Deciduous shrub or small tree growing from 5 12 meters tall, with occasional specimens growing taller. Native to dry areas in Southern Mexico and into Central America. Fantastic, wild, dry forest papaya bearing strongly winged obovoid 4 15 cm long fruits. Fruits ripen to yellow green with a sweet flavor. Fruits can be eaten raw or cooked. Commonly used