papaya
Plant
Small, tropical tree
10-30' tall
Twig
Single trunk
Alternate leaf arrangement
Crowded at top
Leaf
1-2½' long
Crowded at top of trunk
5-9 deep lobes
Flower
White, waxy
Fragrant
Fruit
6-18" long
Oblong
Green, leathery skin, ripening to yellow or orange
