Asimina triloba
Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal
Paw-paw, Paw Paw
Kingdom Plantae Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division Magnoliophyta Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class Magnoliopsida Dicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves
Subclass Magnoliidae Includes magnolias, nutmeg, bay laurel, cinnamon, avocado, black pepper, and many others
Order Magnoliales Includes the custard apple family, magnolia family, nutmeg family, and others
Family Annonaceae The custard apple family, flowering plants consisting of trees, shrubs, and a few lianas. Includes Annona, Anonidium, Rollinia, Uvaria, Melodorum, Asimina, and Stelechocarpus
Genus Asimina Pawpaws: small trees or large shrubs with large simple leaves and large fruits
Species triloba Indicates leaves are three-lobed
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Asimina triloba description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 12 Oct 2018.
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6/15/2010 · Garden in the Woods , Framingham, MA ≈ 11 × 7" (27 × 18 cm)
6/15/2010 · Garden in the Woods , Framingham, MA ≈ 4½ × 7" (11 × 17 cm)
6/15/2010 · Garden in the Woods , Framingham, MA ≈ 3½ × 2½' (1.2 × 0.8 m)
6/29/2008 · By Jacquelyn Boyt
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