Slimleaf pawpaw
Asimina longifolia

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1.5 m tall. The shoots can be erect or spreading. The leaves are narrowly oval or spoon shaped. They are 5-15 cm long. The edges of the leaves can be turned back. The flowers occur in the axils and occur singly. They hang down. They have a scent. The inner petals are erect and red and the outer petals are purple underneath. The fruit are yellow to green berries 4-10 cm long. The seeds are brown and shiny.

There are 7 or 8 Asimina species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows best in dry sandy locations.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Asimina angustifolia A. Gray; Pityothamnus angustifolius (A. Gray) Small;