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