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SPECIMEN TREES ON THE EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CAMPUS: A WALKING TOUR

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39. Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a small native tree that produces large 4-inch fruits. The pulp has a rich, luscious taste, but don’t eat the seeds: they’re poisonous.
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Detail images courtesy UConn Plant database
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UConn Plant Database

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USDA Plant guide (PDF)