What is a pawpaw? Meet the tropical, North American fruit called the 'Michigan banana'

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What is a pawpaw? Meet the tropical, North American fruit called the 'Michigan banana'
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It's called the 'Michigan banana' and tastes like a cross between a banana and a mango.

While the Mitten is a powerhouse for things like apples and cherries, it's also home to a lesser-known but highly coveted fruit among foodies in the know.

Pawpaws are the largest edible fruit tree native to North America. You can eat them right off the tree if they are ripe. They taste like a typical tropical fruit, with a flavor reminiscent of mangoes, pineapples, bananas and berries. Their texture is creamy and custardlike, similar to that of a banana.How do you grow a giant pumpkin?

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