Pawpaw
Scientific Name(s): Asimina triloba (spp.)
Abundance: rare
What: fruit
How: raw, jam, jelly
Where: moist, shady woods
When: late summer
Nutritional Value: protein, calories, Vit C, A, minerals K, Mg, Ca, essential amino acids.
Dangers: Skin and unripe fruit contain the toxic compound annoniacin which can cause nausea, brain fog, and has been linked to atypical parkinsonism.
Medicinal Summary: Anti-lice shampoo was made from crushed seeds
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