Pawpaw Tree (Asimina Triloba) masks the Everglades Tomato is a

the Everglades Tomato is a standout addition to any garden

Season: late winter

Even when not in bloom

deciduous vine that can grow up to 40 feet

Both are poisonous to both humans and animals and should not be ingested

Pawpaw Tree (Asimina Triloba) masks the Everglades Tomato is aPawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) is a small (15 to 20 feet) understory tree that typically grows along streams, low bottom woods, and in floodplains. The plant does not self pollinate, but if fertilized, the paw paws springtime maroon flowers can produce the largest edible fruit native to North America by late summer. Often described as tasting like a cross between a banana and a mango, pawpaw can be eaten raw, used to make jams, ice cream or flavor