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The babaco, also called mountain papaya, is native to Ecuador. It is believed to be a natural hybrid of the papaya, and is unique because it is distinctly 5 sided. Babaco grow to about 8 - 12 inches long and 4 inches in diameter, are juicy, seedless and have a flavor described as a cross between pineapple, papaya and strawberry. They are grown on a small scale commercially in New Zealand and the Middle East.