Pawpaws
        Forget pumpkins and apples - fall belongs to the Pawpaw, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s tropical native fruit
    
      September 17, 2025
      
        
        9 min
      
    
    When most people think of tropical fruit, they picture mangoes, guavas, and papayas, along with rainforests, palm trees, and island breezes. Southeastern Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ doesn’t typically make the list, however, the region is home to a tropical native fruit that gains attention each year for its uniqueness and flavor - the pawpaw.