Florida pawpaw, Bigflower pawpaw
Asimina obovata

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-3 m tall. It has many branches. New shoots have bright red hairs. The leaves are oval and 4-10 cm long. The edges can be curved. The flowering shoots are at the ends of new shoots. The flowers are yellow to white. They have a lemon scent. The fruit are yellow-green berries. They are 5-9 cm long. The seeds are brown.

There are 7 or 8 Asimina species.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in open sandy areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be grown from seed but does not transplant easily.

Its other names

Local names

Flag pawpaw

Synonyms

Annona obovata Willd.; Pityothamnus obovatus Small; Uvaria obovata Torr. & A. Gray;