Pawpaw

Pawpaw
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Urticales Family: Annonaceae Genus: Asimina Species: triloba
Binomial nomenclature
Asimina triloba

The common Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is North America's largest native edible fruit. The pawpaw ranges from Florida to Southern Ontario, and as far west as Nebraska. The fruit has a tropical flavor, similar to banana or mango.

Other species of pawpaw

• Slimleaf pawpaw (Asimina angustifolia) - Florida, Georgia and Alabama
• Woolly pawpaw (Asimina incana) - Florida and Georgia
• Bigflower pawpaw (Asimina obovata - Florida
• Smallflower pawpaw (Asimina parviflora) - southern states from Texas to Virginia
• Dwarf pawpaw (Asimina pygmea) - Florida and Georgia
• Netted pawpaw (Asimina reticulata) - Florida and Georgia
• Fourpetal pawpaw (Asimina tetramera) - Florida

See also:Food, List of fruits, List of vegetables

External link

• USDA distribution of Pawpaw