Pawpaw

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.

Larger pawpaw

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

Referenced By