How to Identify Caricaceae
Caricaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Brassicales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Caricaceae Species
Carica papaya L.
Carica papaya L.
Carica papaya L. (papaya) is a widely cultivated pantropical tropical fruit with…
⚠️ Poisonous
Jacaratia mexicana A.DC.
Jacaratia mexicana A.DC.
Jacaratia mexicana is a tree species in Caricaceae found in tropical dry forests…
Vasconcellea parviflora A.DC.
Vasconcellea parviflora A.DC.
Vasconcellea parviflora A.DC. is a polygamous shrub in the Caricaceae family nat…
Vasconcellea candicans (A.Gray) A.DC.
Vasconcellea candicans (A.Gray) A.DC.
Vasconcellea candicans is a dioecious tree/shrub with edible fruit that is propa…
Vasconcellea quercifolia A.St.-Hil.
Vasconcellea quercifolia A.St.-Hil.
Vasconcellea quercifolia is a shrub or tree in the Caricaceae family found acros…
Jacaratia spinosa (Aubl.) A.DC.
Jacaratia spinosa (Aubl.) A.DC.
Jacaratia spinosa is a deciduous spined tree with edible fruit and edible digest…
Vasconcellea pubescens A.DC.
Vasconcellea pubescens A.DC.
Vasconcellea pubescens, or mountain papaya, is an edible fruit-bearing small tre…
Vasconcellea chilensis Planch.
Vasconcellea chilensis Planch.
Vasconcellea chilensis Planch. is a summer-deciduous 1–3 m tall shrub that produ…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Caricaceae?
Caricaceae plants belong to the Brassicales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 8 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Caricaceae?
Caricaceae is classified in the order Brassicales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Caricaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Caricaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Caricaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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