Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)
Pawpaw, also known as Papaw, Fetid-bush
The state fruit of Ohio is the pawpaw (*Asimina triloba*), a small tree native to the eastern United States. The pawpaw is celebrated in American folk music and has inspired the names of various U.S. cities.
Key Facts About Pawpaw
Attributes of Pawpaw
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Plant Height
11 m to 14 m
Spread
4.5 m to 9 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow
Flower Size
3 cm to 5 cm
Flower Color
Purple Red Brown
Scientific Classification of Pawpaw
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Magnolias, nutmegs, and allies
Family
Custard apple
Genus
Pawpaws
Species
Pawpaw
Toxicity
Ingestion or significant physical contact with the sap