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A single pinha (Annona squamosa) fruit hangs from a branch surrounded by green leaves. pawpaw
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Annonaceae: References & Edit History

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Media added. Aug 31, 2026
Added information on the major genera of the family. Nov 09, 2022
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Annonaceae: Breaking the Wall of Inflammation. Nov 02, 2021
Mentioned other Annona species and the American pawpaw. Aug 11, 2017
Added photos of members of the family Annonaceae. Aug 11, 2017
Media added. Mar 25, 2010
Article revised and updated. Jun 24, 2008
Added new Web site: Indianetzone - Malayan Custard Apple. Oct 15, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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