Classification

The pawpaw is scientifically known as Asimina triloba.

Domain	Eukarya-This domain is probably the most well known among people. It includes organisms such as fungi, plants, protists, and animals. Some other organisms found in this domain that are similar to Asimina triloba include the blueberry, star fruit, lemon, grapes, kiwi, watermelon, and cantaloupe. Organisms belonging to the Eukarya possess a true nucleus, are typically multicellular, and contain membrane bound organelles.
Kingdom	Plantae- Members of the Plantae kingdom are multicellular organisms, containing cell walls composed of cellulose. Members are autotrophic, and produce their food via photosynthesis. Reproduction is done both sexually and asexually.
Phlyum	Anthophyta (Magnoliophyta)- Members of this phylum are angiosperms, or flowering plants. The pawpaw tree belongs to this phylum because it produces both flowers and fruits. Other members of Anthophyta include the pineapple and mango.
Class	Eudicotyledons (Magnoliopsida)- Members of this class are seed plants that produce an embryo with paired cotyledons.
Order	Magnoliales- Organisms in the Magnoliales are flowering plants.
Family	Annonaceae- The annonaceae family is the largest family in the Magnolia order. The trees in this family are mainly found in the tropics, and known for their fragrant leaves and flowers. The leaves are simple and arranged alternately along the stems in two rows. The dark purple flowers found on the pawpaw tree are radially symmetrical and bisexual.
Genus	Asimina- The Asimina genus contains a total of nine species. A few of the common names of these other species include woolly pawpaw, bigflower pawpaw, and netted pawpaw.
Species	Asimina triloba- Asimina triloba is the scientific name for the pawpaw fruit!

Now that you have an idea of where the Pawpaw fruit comes from, let’s explore the Habitat and Adaptation!