Caricaceae

Caricaceae is a family of plants in the Brassicales order native to tropical regions in Central and South America and in Africa. They are short-lived evergreen shrubs or small trees growing 5-10 m tall. Several are known for their edible fruit.

Genera

 * Carica
 * Cylicomorpha
 * Jacaratia
 * Jarilla
 * Vasconcellea