Here Is What Pawpaw Season Means For The Unfamiliar

The “pawpaw” fruit, which is about the size of a mango and has a taste often compared to a banana, is native to North America. It might make a worthy addition to your diet.

It's pawpaw season! Though North America's largest native fruit has fallen into obscurity, it was well known amongst native peoples. This month was known in Shawnee as Asiminikisathwa – the pawpaw moon. pic.twitter.com/JDMAx6VHzY

— The Decolonial Atlas (@decolonialatlas) September 8, 2018

First edible pawpaw of the season. Thank you, Lord. pic.twitter.com/gp1B3xl7TF

— Kristy Horine (@Kwriteone) September 4, 2018

scenes from pawpaw foraging pic.twitter.com/xdJNZS2tat

— alex duner (@asduner) September 2, 2018

Pleasantly surprised to see #Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) thriving in #NovaScotia, #Canada. Also known as hillbilly mango, this fruit reminds me of a mashup of banana-mango-pear #urbanforest #edibleforest #tree pic.twitter.com/bZn3hhuxBa

— Stephen Cushing (@spcushing) August 23, 2018

Its Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) season in SW Ohio and @MiamiRegionals. This native fruit is coveted by mammals and humans alike. The leaves of this native tree are the only food source for our native Zebra swallowtail butterfly (Eurytides marcellus). pic.twitter.com/rs2w2Gboo4

— The Conservatory (@MURConservatory) September 10, 2018