Caricaceae Collection

Papaya tree
Etching taken from Histoire generale des Antilles habitees par les Francois by Jean Baptiste Du Tertre. Shows two Adam and Eve type figures and papaya tree

Papaya tree (Carica papaya). Engraving, 19 th century
History of Africa. 19th century. Papaya tree (Carica papaya). Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Papaya plantation, Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Carica papaya, Papaya
Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. From Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium, 1726 edition. Date: 1726

Carica pentagona (Babaco), yellow, tropical fruit, close-up

Whole Papaya or Paw paw fruit with slice taken out showing orange flesh and black seeds

Papaya (Carica papaya), Caricaceae, warm greenhouse tree with persistent leaves, cultivated for its fruit
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XLII, Plate 59 by Angela Rossi Bottione: Papaya (Carica papaya), Caricaceae

Carica papaya and Anagallis sp
Tab 3. Papaya, Anagallis and Gramen, from Plantae et Papilliones Rariores, by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770), 1748-1759

Carica papaya L. papaya or melon pawpaw
Sketch 7 from a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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Discover the vibrant world of Caricaceae, a fascinating botanical family known for its exotic tropical fruits. 🌴 From the iconic Papaya tree (Carica papaya) with its large, heart-shaped leaves and succulent, orange-fleshed fruit, to lesser-known varieties like Babaco (Carica pentagona) with its yellow, musky-sweet flesh, these plants have captivated artists and travelers for centuries. 🎨 Wander through a Papaya plantation in Kauai, Hawaii, USA, where the lush greenery and sweet aroma tell the story of this warm-climate tree's rich history. 🍌🌴 Up close, the intricacies of a ripe Papaya's orange flesh and black seeds reveal nature's artistry, while a watercolor painting from the 19th century showcases the Carica papaya as a cultivated treasure. 🌟 But the Caricaceae family is not just about fruit - it also harbors beautiful companions like Anagallis, and provides habitat for the intriguing insects of Surinam. 🐛🌼 Join us on a journey through this captivating family of plants, where every discovery is a delightful surprise.