Papayuelo Fruit plant (Carica goudotiana) Plant Type:Seedling Plant reducing the risk of chronic

reducing the risk of chronic diseases

Its nutrients also play a role in heart health and aid in managing chronic conditions such as asthma and type 2 diabetes

Prevents tooth decay

The fruit has a fibrous

including the bark and leaves

Papayuelo Fruit plant (Carica goudotiana) Plant Type:Seedling Plant reducing the risk of chronicPapayuelo (Carica goudotiana) Botanical Name: Carica goudotiana General Information: Type: Sparsely branched shrub or small tree Height: Rarely more than 5 m tall Native: Andes mountains, Colombia, Ecuador, northern Peru Leaves: Large, palmate leaves on thick branches Fruit: Yellow to red, angled fruits Sizeable and reportedly have a sweet flavor resembling an apple Edible fruits gathered from the wild or seen in local markets Can be eaten fresh, made