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Jacaratia spinosa (known as wild mango, or mamoeiro-bravo and mamãozinho in Brazil, and yacaratiá tree in Argentina) is a species of tree, in the genus Jacaratia of the family Caricaceae (the papaya family). It is found in the tropical dry forests of central and southern Mexico, Nicaragua, and El Salvador. Its stem is used as a main ingredient in the manufacturing of candy. Its fruit is also appreciated by many animals including monkeys and birds.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Wild Papaya being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Brassicales
- Family
- Caricaceae
- Genus
- Jacaratia
- Species
- Jacaratia spinosa
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