Taxon

Asimina triloba

 
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Asimina triloba - pawpaw, Indian-banana
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Common name: pawpaw, Indian-banana
Family: Annonaceae (custard-apple family)
Synonym: Annona triloba
Distribution: e. North America
Habitat: Mesic woods, often alluvial sites, fencerows; 0-1500 m
IUCN Red list: Least concern
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: This species produces the largest fruit of any plant native to the United States. It is a deciduous, small, understory tree that, in some instances, can grow to 30' tall. Its large simple leaves have a disagreeable odor when bruised. Flowers are dark maroon, produced in late April to early May and, smelling like overly ripe fruit, are attractive to flies and bats. The fruit is a 3-5" long, yellow-green, lumpy berry with a taste some think is similar to banana. Bark is smooth and brown.
Links: • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy) • The Plant List • USDA PLANTS Database - US Department of Agriculture

Locations

  • 1: FLS: BR25 (BR25) • Accession: D9999-0472.006 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 2: FLS: BR25 (BR25) • Accession: D9999-0472.005 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 3: FLS: BS24 (BS24) • Accession: D2011-0506.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 4: FLS: BS25 (BS25) • Accession: D9999-0472.004 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 5: FLS: BS25 (BS25) • Accession: D9999-0472.003 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
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