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Asimina incarna

Family: Annonaceae


What it is like

A shrub. it grows 1.5 m tall. Young branches have white hairs. The leaves are simple and leathery and arranged alternately. They are narrowly oval and 4-10 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. The edges are wavy. The flowers hang from the branches. They have a scent. The outer petals are 3-7 cm long. They are yellow to white. The fruit are large and yellowish-green and 8 cm long.

There are 8 Asimina species. They grow in subtropical and temperate locations.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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