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North America's largest native edible fruit grows wild in 26 US states, including Texas, Ohio, West Virginia, New York and Michigan and all the way up to Ontario, Canada. Yet most people have never heard of it.[bet that goes for you too!]

submitted by paul_neri to America 3.1 yearsApr 25, 2022 23:37:42 ago (+21/-0)     (www.bbc.com)

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220425-the-revival-of-a-forgotten-american-fruit



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[ - ] Epictetus 4 points 3.1 yearsApr 26, 2022 06:47:48 ago (+4/-0)

There are quite a few fruit that are ideal for backyard farms, but are rarely heard of because they lack commercial appeal or profit.

Hardy fruits that require little maintenance and are less susceptible to more common blights and disease: medlar, quince, persimmon, gooseberry, honeyberry, chinese kiwi, turkish hazelnut, wineberry, bilberry...

[ - ] Nashorn 4 points 3.1 yearsApr 26, 2022 00:53:29 ago (+4/-0)

Thought it would be the paw paw; not disappointed. Didn't know it was like a cherimoya or soursop.

[ - ] CHIRO 3 points 3.1 yearsApr 26, 2022 02:16:50 ago (+3/-0)

It's rare that someone shares a surprising fact that interests me like this. Well done. I live in one of the states mentioned; it's just so odd to go your whole life and never once hear mention of an edible fruit native to where you live. How strange. Now I want to try one pretty badly.

[ - ] Panic 1 point 3.1 yearsApr 26, 2022 16:15:39 ago (+1/-0)

Another forgotten native edible is Yaupon, the only plant in North America which contains caffeine. Had some while in Waco last week. Makes a good tea and has many healthy ingredients. https://lostpinesyaupontea.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwsJ6TBhAIEiwAfl4TWPTXrWFUnenXB4UpYOo-tl9qA7H1mvAYErCLSOMbpMtnxBraV2YClxoCL30QAvD_BwE

And then there's this: https://www.thesophisticatedcaveman.com/pine-needle-tea/

[ - ] paul_neri [op] 0 points 3.1 yearsApr 27, 2022 23:19:38 ago (+0/-0)

Pine-needle tea sounds interesting.

[ - ] Ragnar 1 point 3.1 yearsApr 26, 2022 14:13:57 ago (+1/-0)

Oh shut up you retarded aussie nugget. Of course we know of pawpaw

[ - ] paul_neri [op] 0 points 3.1 yearsApr 27, 2022 23:20:14 ago (+0/-0)

Hi Ragnar. We seem to be getting on better these days. Agree?

[ - ] Ragnar 0 points 3.1 yearsApr 28, 2022 13:58:51 ago (+0/-0)

I don’t know what weird Australian venom you are smoking

[ - ] observation1 1 point 3.1 yearsApr 26, 2022 11:57:23 ago (+1/-0)

Retarded BBC author writes about a native American fruit in the "U.S." section but then gives measurements "7 to 13cm long with a weight of up to half a kilogram"

[ - ] Jiggggg 0 points 3.1 yearsApr 26, 2022 10:20:53 ago (+0/-0)

Well that's fascinating. Thanks Paul. I am going to look into planting some of this

[ - ] Bonanza 0 points 3.1 yearsApr 26, 2022 07:33:03 ago (+0/-0)

Yep, the Pawpaw. The "Indiana Banana." Had one once, and yes, it did taste like a banana somewhat. Quite delicious, and ripe for a mass re-discovery.

[ - ] deleted 0 points 3.1 yearsApr 26, 2022 10:05:24 ago (+0/-0)

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[ - ] the_noticer 0 points 3.1 yearsApr 26, 2022 06:54:50 ago (+0/-0)

if you live in a solid zone 5 or higher, you should plant yourself a paw paw

[ - ] the_noticer 0 points 3.1 yearsApr 26, 2022 05:52:33 ago (+0/-0)

if you live in a solid zone 5 or higher, you should plant yourself a paw paw

[ - ] deleted 0 points 3.1 yearsApr 26, 2022 00:06:44 ago (+0/-0)

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[ - ] CHIRO 3 points 3.1 yearsApr 26, 2022 02:20:39 ago (+3/-0)

If someone doesn't make their username PawPaw now, it'd be a shame, Cantaloupe.