paw·paw
variants
or less commonly papaw
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Bob Hill,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Dec. 2025
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
Special collections include a pitcher plant bog, native azaleas and more than 15 cultivars of pawpaw.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Many focused on home, family, mama, papaw and grampa.
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Bob Hill,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
Despite being a native plant, pawpaw trees present a unique set of challenges for home gardeners.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
Special collections include a pitcher plant bog, native azaleas and more than 15 cultivars of pawpaw.
—
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Papaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/papaw. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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