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Carica papaya
Plant0020 · iroko:EwePlantRecord
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Names by Language
English
PAPAYA
Yoruba
Ìṣígin
Ṣígù
Ìbépẹ̀
Gbẹ́gbẹ́rẹ̀
Ìbépẹ̀ dídì
Spanish / Cuban
Papaya
Brazilian Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese names pending — forthcoming manuscript.
Lucumí Names
None recorded
Regional & Vernacular Names
Scientific Synonyms
Arada – Yipe
Other Regional Names
Sanasse Argentina ·
Manón Jamaica - Pawpaw Guide to Afro-Cuban Herbalism
Lechosa
Melón Zapote
Papay
Sacred Knowledge
Ritual Use
Purification & Cleansing
Ritual Notes
None recorded
Classification
Medicinal Use
Skin & Topical
Scientific Name
Carica papaya
Iroko URI
https://ewe-database.irokosociety.org/plant/Plant0020.html
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