A resident of Barangay Raraburan, Laoag City was surprised to find a uniquely shaped papaya in her yard, resembling an open hand.

While cleaning, Alma Arca noticed that one of the fruits growing on her tree has an unusual shape.

"Napansin kong may ibang bunga na pala 'yung papaya. Sinabi ko nalang sa sarili ko na palakihin ko na lang at saka tikman kung matamis ang bunga o hindi," Alma said.

After a few months, Alma decided to harvest the strange papaya.

At first glance, it looks like a large green bell pepper but many people find it resembling an open palm.

When Alma cut the papaya open, she was surprised further to find that it had no seeds.

Alma shared her discovery on social media, and netizens were amazed by the rare find.

According to the Laoag City Agriculture Office, the papaya’s unusual shape could be due to an abnormality in its growth, possibly caused by incomplete fertilization, leading to the deformation of the fruit.