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common pawpaw

Asimina triloba

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Magnoliales ›Family: Annonaceae ›Genus: Asimina

About

Asimina triloba, the papaw, pawpaw, paw paw, paw-paw, or common pawpaw, is a small deciduous tree native to the eastern United States and Canada, producing a large, yellowish-green to brown fruit. It belongs to the genus Asimina in the same plant family (the Annonaceae) as the custard-apple, cherimoya, sweetsop, ylang-ylang and soursop.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of common pawpaw?
The scientific name of common pawpaw is Asimina triloba.
What kingdom does common pawpaw belong to?
common pawpaw belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does common pawpaw belong to?
common pawpaw belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does common pawpaw belong to?
common pawpaw belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does common pawpaw belong to?
common pawpaw belongs to the order Magnoliales.
What family does common pawpaw belong to?
common pawpaw belongs to the family Annonaceae.
What genus does common pawpaw belong to?
common pawpaw belongs to the genus Asimina.