Pawpaw
Asimina triloba · Annonaceae (Custard apple family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple; deciduous
Shape
Obovate with unlobed margins
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate with a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent raised secondary veins
Key Features
Large obovate leaf shape with an acute apex, entire margin, and prominent pinnate venation
Habitat
Understory of deciduous forests, moist floodplains, and rich soils in partial shade
Native Range
Eastern, southern, and Midwestern North America
Identified on 10/18/2026