Pawpaw
Asimina triloba · Annonaceae (Custard apple family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblanceolate to obovate with zero lobes
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate with a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and secondary veins
Key Features
Large obovate-oblong blade with an acute apex, tapering base, and distinctly prominent pinnate venation
Description
Small deciduous tree or large shrub reaching heights of 5 to 10 meters with smooth brown bark and drooping foliage.
Habitat
Understory of deciduous forests, thriving in moist, rich, alluvial soils along streams and floodplains
Native Range
Eastern, southern, and Midwestern United States
Identified on 10/20/2026