Paw Paw -

Pawpaws are small, deciduous understory trees producing oblong green-to-brown fruit with a creamy, custard-like texture. They taste like a blend of banana, mango, vanilla, and pineapple.

These fruits were eaten by Indigenous peoples and were reportedly enjoyed by the Lewis and Clark expedition. They are sometimes referred to as "America's Best Secret Fruit". PAW PAW

Ripe pawpaws fall to the ground in late summer or early fall (September/October). Pawpaws are small