Papaya is a tropical fruit tree known for its large, sweet, and juicy fruits. The papaya fruit is often enjoyed fresh, in salads, smoothies, or desserts, and is also valued for its digestive enzymes, particularly papain, which aids in digestion.

The Papaya tree is fast-growing and typically has a single, unbranched trunk topped with large, lobed leaves. It thrives in warm, tropical climates and produces fruit year-round. The fruits are typically oval-shaped with a green to yellowish-orange skin when ripe, and the flesh inside ranges from orange to pink, encasing numerous small, black seeds.