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  1. Asimina triloba - Wikipedia

    Asimina triloba, the American papaw, pawpaw, paw paw, or paw-paw, among many regional names, is a species of small deciduous tree. It has large leaves and produces a large, yellowish-green to brown …

  2. What Is Pawpaw Fruit? Nutrition, Benefits, and How to Find It

    Oct 26, 2021 · Like most fruits, pawpaws are nutritious and rich in a number of vitamins and minerals.

  3. What Is Pawpaw and How Is It Used? - The Spruce Eats

    Feb 14, 2025 · The American pawpaw is a fruit native to North America. It grows on the continent's largest edible fruit tree and primarily found in the east, ranging from Florida to southern Canada. It is …

  4. What Is A Pawpaw? - Southern Living

    Mar 31, 2025 · According to Dr. James L. Chamberlain, pawpaws are the largest tree fruit native to the United States. They ripen only for a very short time in late summer and early fall. Despite the fact …

  5. Papaw Fruit: What to Know - WebMD

    Dec 18, 2024 · When you go to your local supermarket, chances are you won’t come across a pawpaw (Asimina triloba) in the produce section. That’s because these nutritious, oblong-shaped green fruits …

  6. Pawpaw | Description, Fruit, Flavor, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Mar 25, 2026 · pawpaw, (Asimina triloba), deciduous tree or shrub of the custard apple family (Annonaceae) and its edible fruit. The pawpaw—native to the United States from the Atlantic coast …

  7. PAPAW Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PAPAW is papaya.

  8. How to Grow and Care for Pawpaw Trees - The Spruce

    Apr 9, 2026 · Plant in soil that is well-drained, slightly acidic, and nutrient-rich. Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during the first few months after planting. Choose a bright location, but protect …

  9. Asimina triloba (Common Pawpaw, Pawpaw) | North Carolina Extension ...

    Its common name is probably a modification of the Spanish papaya. It is native to eastern North America, where it grows in deep shade to full sunlight in moist, nutrient-rich forests. It will tolerate …

  10. The Pawpaw Tree – A Guide To America’s Native Tropical Fruit

    Scientifically known as Asimina triloba, it has the most northern native range of all tropical fruit in the world, growing well into Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Iowa. It grows up to 24″ per year in full sun and …