So how do you tell male and female? The flowers of the male pawpaw tree contain both the male organ- the stamen - and a pistil- the female organ. However, the pistil is not functional hence the ...

Once called “America’s forgotten fruit,” the common pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) is a rich source of legends and lore, evoking bygone times and hidden places beside rivers and forest glens.

According to Caspary, the pawpaw tree tends to grow near rivers and wet areas. She said the fruit tastes like a mix between a banana and a mango and in Tennessee, they reach peak ripeness in ...