Palo gordo
Carica chilensis
Family: Caricaceae
What it is like
A tree.
There are at least 22-40 species of Carica. It is an at risk species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Chile, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Papaya chilensis (Planch. ex A. DC.) Kuntze; Vasconcellea chilensis Planch. ex A. DC.;