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