NameThatPlant.net: Asimina triloba

Spermatophytes (seed plants): Angiosperms (flowering plants): Magnoliids: Magnoliales

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/24/22):
Asimina triloba FAMILY Annonaceae Go to FSUS key

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SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Asimina triloba FAMILY Annonaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH VASCULAR FLORA OF THE CAROLINAS (Radford, Ahles, & Bell, 1968) 081-01-002:

Asimina triloba FAMILY Annonaceae

COMMON NAME:
Common Pawpaw, Indian-banana

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/24/22):
Asimina triloba FAMILY Annonaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Asimina triloba FAMILY Annonaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH VASCULAR FLORA OF THE CAROLINAS (Radford, Ahles, & Bell, 1968) 081-01-002:
Asimina triloba FAMILY Annonaceae

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Tree
Perennial

Habitat: alluvial forests, other moist, nutrient-rich forests, per Weakley's Flora

Native to the Carolinas & Georgia

Common (rare in GA Coastal Plain)

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LEAVES:
Deciduous
Simple
Alternate
Petioles 5-10mm long

FLOWER:
Spring
Purplish-brown, burgundy
Radially symmetrical
3 sepals
6 petals (usually)
Many stamens
Superior ovary
Bisexual

FRUIT:
Summer/Fall
Yellowish-green/ Brownish
Berry

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