March 30, 2021

This is Asimina reticulata

Also known as Dog Banana or Netted Pawpaw

It is host to a great many butterflies

Including Zebra swallowtail and Pawpaw sphinx moth.

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: https://flawildflowers.org/flower-friday-asimina-reticulata/

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

March 21, 2018

Location: Fellsmere, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

This is an Asimina reticulata
Reticulate Paw Paw, more commonly.
It flowers were used by the Seminole indians,
To make a kidney disorder medicinal tea.

Special thanks to Jim Stahl for the positive ID on this plant!

Sources: Florida Wildflowers in Their Natural Communities, Walter Kings Taylor

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson