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 short petioles
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and secondary veins
Key Features
Large, simple, oblong-obovate blade with an acute apex, entire margin, and distinct pinnate venation
Description
Small deciduous tree or large shrub reaching heights of 5 to 11 meters with smooth brown bark and drooping foliage.
Habitat
Understory tree found in rich, moist bottomland forests, ravines, and along stream banks
Native Range
Eastern North America, ranging from New York west to Nebraska and south to Florida and Texas
Identified on 10/16/2026