A papaya is a tropical fruit that is pear-shaped with a vibrant orange or yellowish skin when ripe. The flesh inside is typically orange or pinkish, and filled with small black seeds clustered in the center. Papayas have a sweet, musky flavor and are often enjoyed fresh, in salads, or as a dessert. They are native to Central America and Mexico but are now grown in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world.

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