Pawpaw

Basics

• Scientific Name: Asimina triloba
• Also Known as
• Grows in Agricultural Zones 5-9

Why it is Useful

• It is one of the few ( if not the only ) fruit native to North America and therefore grows well through many parts of North America with little to no modifications needed.
• It contains a natural pesticide and is therefore pest resistant

External Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Asimina triloba
• A Missouri Botanical Garden Page On The Asimina triloba
• An Article by "Serious Eats" titled "Pawpaws: America's Best Secret Fruit"
• A Video by the Youtube Channel "Vox" Titled "The all-American fruit you've probably never heard of"