Food Forests for Schools

木瓜

Carica papaya (Caricaceae)

• Short-lived semi-woody perennial with lobed, green leaves that grow in a cluster. The large ellipsoid fruits grow in clusters near the top of stems, turning from green to orange as they ripen.番木瓜果实的果肉是橙色的，中间有小而圆的黑色种子.
• The ripe fruit can be consumed raw or cooked to make jams and desserts. The unripe fruit can be eaten in salads or soups. The leaves and seeds aid in digestion.
• 含有维生素A, 纤维, 镁, 钙, 钾, 钠, 抗氧化剂, 铜, and many other nutrients.
• 最适宜于潮湿土壤.
• 充足的阳光.

For more information, please call:
305-558-4544,分机. 118
or Email Food Forest for Schools Program Manager