How to Identify and Classify Pawpaws
  • 1. What is the defining characteristic that separates pawpaws from other temperate fruits?
A) Their small size.
B) Their spiky exterior.
C) Their tropical flavor profile.
D) Their long shelf life.
  • 2. To what plant family do pawpaws belong?
A) Rosaceae
B) Annonaceae
C) Rutaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 3. What type of leaf arrangement is characteristic of pawpaw trees?
A) Alternate
B) Opposite
C) Basal
D) Whorled
  • 4. What is the typical shape of pawpaw leaves?
A) Oblong-lanceolate
B) Round
C) Heart-shaped
D) Needle-like
  • 5. What is the most common color of pawpaw flowers?
A) Yellow
B) Maroon
C) White
D) Pink
  • 6. How many petals do pawpaw flowers typically have?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 8
D) 4
  • 7. What is the texture of a ripe pawpaw fruit?
A) Fibrous and dry
B) Hard and crunchy
C) Soft and custard-like
D) Gritty and rough
  • 8. What is the approximate size of a mature pawpaw fruit?
A) 8-10 inches long
B) 3-6 inches long
C) Larger than a watermelon
D) 1-2 inches long
  • 9. What is the typical color of the flesh of a ripe pawpaw?
A) Purple
B) Yellow to orange
C) Red
D) Green
  • 10. How many seeds does a pawpaw fruit usually contain?
A) Several large, bean-like seeds
B) No seeds
C) One small seed
D) Numerous tiny seeds
  • 11. What is the scientific name of the common pawpaw?
A) Mangifera indica
B) Carica papaya
C) Malus domestica
D) Asimina triloba
  • 12. In what type of habitat are pawpaws most commonly found?
A) Deserts
B) Open, sunny fields
C) Alpine meadows
D) Moist, shady understories
  • 13. Which U.S. region is considered the pawpaw's native range?
A) Eastern United States
B) Pacific Northwest
C) Western United States
D) Southwestern United States
  • 14. What is a common method of pawpaw propagation?
A) Air layering
B) Grafting onto apple trees
C) Leaf cuttings
D) Seed or root suckers
  • 15. What is a potential pest of pawpaw trees?
A) Pawpaw peduncle borer
B) Japanese beetles
C) Spider mites
D) Aphids
  • 16. Why can it be difficult to achieve pawpaw fruit set?
A) Excessive watering
B) Inefficient pollination
C) Overly acidic soil
D) Lack of sunlight
  • 17. What is the term for a group of pawpaw trees that have arisen from a single root system?
A) Orchard
B) Colony
C) Forest
D) Grove
  • 18. What is a key characteristic for distinguishing between different pawpaw cultivars?
A) Fruit size, flavor, and ripening time
B) Bark color
C) Flower size
D) Leaf shape
  • 19. Which animal is the primary pollinator of pawpaws?
A) Flies and beetles
B) Hummingbirds
C) Butterflies
D) Bees
  • 20. What is the significance of the name 'triloba' in Asimina triloba?
A) Refers to the three leaves per node
B) Refers to the three-lobed calyx
C) Refers to the three fruits per cluster
D) Refers to the three sections of the fruit
  • 21. What is the chilling requirement for pawpaw trees?
A) No chilling requirement
B) Low to moderate
C) Very high
D) High
  • 22. How should ripe pawpaws be stored?
A) Dried in the sun
B) Frozen whole
C) Refrigerated and used quickly
D) At room temperature
  • 23. What is a good soil pH range for growing pawpaws?
A) 8.5-9.5
B) 4.0-5.0
C) 7.5-8.5
D) 5.5-7.0
  • 24. Why should you plant more than one pawpaw tree?
A) To increase shade
B) For cross-pollination
C) To prevent disease
D) To attract wildlife
  • 25. Which of these is NOT a common synonym for pawpaw?
A) Poor man's banana
B) Quince
C) Paw-paw
D) Custard apple
  • 26. What characteristic of pawpaw wood makes it less desirable for commercial use?
A) Soft and weak
B) Extremely hard
C) Prone to cracking
D) Highly resinous
  • 27. When is the typical harvest season for pawpaws in the Eastern United States?
A) Early spring
B) Late summer to early fall
C) Mid-winter
D) Late spring
  • 28. What compound found in pawpaw bark and seeds can act as an insecticide?
A) Tannins
B) Citric acid
C) Capsaicin
D) Annonaceous acetogenins
  • 29. How can you tell if a pawpaw fruit is ripe while still on the tree?
A) The stem turns brown
B) The fruit becomes very heavy
C) The leaves around the fruit turn yellow
D) It gives slightly to gentle pressure
  • 30. What is a possible health benefit associated with consuming pawpaws?
A) Improved eyesight
B) Antioxidant properties
C) Reduced cholesterol
D) Increased bone density
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