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Asimina

Asimina

9.9
A group of small trees and shrubs from North America that make pawpaw fruit
  • noun
  • /əˈsɪmɪnə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Asimina tree produces large, sweet pawpaw fruits in late summer.

Examples

  • Native Americans traditionally used the fruit of Asimina triloba as a food source.

  • Many botanists study different species within the Asimina genus for their unique characteristics.

  • The Asimina tree produces delicious fruit.

  • Many gardeners enjoy planting Asiminas for their unique flavor.

  • Botanists are fascinated by the different species within the Asimina genus, especially the pawpaw.

  • The delicious fruit of the Asimina tree is often enjoyed in desserts and smoothies.

  • In the custard apple family, Asimina plants thrive in various climates across North America.

Compounds

Asimina triloba
  • Specialized
9.6

A small tree from the eastern United States that makes sweet, soft fruit called pawpaw

Surface Forms

Asimina singular
Asiminas plural

Etymology

Asimina comes from a Native American name for the pawpaw tree and its fruit, so the scientific name keeps that local word in memory. When scientists gave these plants their formal name, they used that native word, which is why Asimina now refers to the small North American trees that make the sweet 'pawpaw' fruit.