Asimina incana
(W. Bartram) Exell
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Description
A shrub. it grows 1.5 m tall. Young branches have white hairs. The leaves are simple and leathery and arranged alternately. They are narrowly oval and 4-10 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. The edges are wavy. The flowers hang from the branches. They have a scent. The outer petals are 3-7 cm long. They are yellow to white. The fruit are large and yellowish-green and 8 cm long.
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Notes
There are 8 Asimina species. They grow in subtropical and temperate locations.
References (2)
- Heywood, V.H., Brummitt, R.K., Culham, A., and Seberg, O. 2007, Flowering Plant Families of the World. Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. p 32 (Family)
- J. Bot. 65:69. 1927
