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pawpawSmall tree belonging to the custard-apple family, native to the eastern USA. It produces oblong fruits 13 cm/5 in long with yellowish edible flesh. The name ‘pawpaw’ is also used for the papaya. (Asimina triloba, family Annonaceae.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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McLaughlin's dad gave him some "Indiana bananas" -- the custard-like fruit of Asimina triloba, better known as the pawpaw tree. Asimina parviflora grows like a shrub from southeastern Virginia to the Gulf Coast. |
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