~~ The Paw Paw Tree~~ by Blush
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This tree is growing in my mom's backyard..Last yr it didn't even bloom but getting a few on there now...
Paw Paws go by Indiana Banana and Ky Banana.The trees reach 2-12 tall...The dark green leaves are simple and ovate.and the fruit is entire edible
When it is green it is still not ripe...Wait until it turns yellow or light brown...The fruit is popular to make jams and jellies and can be put in a banana nut cake or fruit cake...The paw paw itself has a bad smell,similar to that of rotting meat...It also attracts blow flies and beetles...
The tree itself was discovered in the year of 1541 by DeSoto and his exploration...It was a favorite dessert of President Washington and Thomas Jefferson...
Being the teen that I was I just had to pull one off the tree and taste it.....Ye gads I wished I hadn't I didn't like the taste at all and I for one don't think I would like it in a cake...but some others might.....To each his own...and that is some of the history of the Paw Paw Tree....
I have to have a bone scan the 26th...I found another lump...It is about the size of a pea and is in the very same spot on my breast as it was in
94 and came back cancer.......My family Dr thinks
it is just scar tissue & I hope that is all that it is too..........Please keep me in your prayers that this doesn't come back cancer...I am worried because it just happens to be in the original site..I can't seem to win.....For once I wish I could....Will have to get up early and I not a 5 am morning person....I am more like a 10am or 10:30am person....and when I can will lay in bed until 11:00 or 11:30....
I went and got my flowers Sat...haven't been able to sit them out due to the rain......I do wish it would quit raining for at least 3 days...I am so sick of rain....It just makes the day dull and dreary and wants to make one sleep the day away...
Okay sorry about the novel..but thought I would include a lil bit about the origin of this tree
and my latest news as well....
Many thanks for the comments and favs on my previous image "High Water" we are finally getting back to normal....but for 3 days was on the rise.........and now where it has receded makes the places it did cover look bad, and beaten....
All post work done in PSP9
Did one step fix photo...brightened the image adjusted the hue and saturation..sharpened the image...added 3 borders...a frame and the text
Thank you all for any comment....and also thank you for those of you that favorite it as well Keep..Keep me in your thoughts and prayers..Have really been hurting a lot........and it feels different..like when I walk my back feels like someone walking on gravel...I don't know if my bones are crumbling or what but will find out on the cat scan....
I hope everyone has a good evening and a great day tomorrow.......just think it is hump day Wed...only 2 days to go until the weekend...LOL
P.S. Went and got my flowers to plant Sat...they are still in the box waiting to be painted...Makes me so aggravated..and all due to rain because my flower bed is solid mud...
Again thanks for any comments you leave and also thanks to you who will put this in their favs
Hugs
Blush aka Susan~
Comments (72)
wjames
Beautiful capture!!!
lucindawind
very nice !
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent capture!
scifibabe
What a unique plant. Love the history and info you provided on it. Great photo too. Really lovely clarity and colors. I hope what they found on your scan is indeed scar tissue. I'll keep you in my prayers. Big hugs!
drifterlee
Gorgeous shot!
tryky5carla
WOWWWWWWWWWW !!!!!!! GORGEOUS CAPTURE !
bakapo
cool photo, thanks for the info, too. take care, you are in my prayers.
fluffykatt
Howdy Susan, Great photo & post work. You are in my thoughts & prayers. I know how scary it is to think you might have the cancer back. God bless you!!
miashadows
Very beautiful capture...i don't like rain either.
jayfar
A very lovely shot.
jendellas
Unusual tree & great info. I hope all works out well & I will certainly send positive thoughts to you. xxx
sharky_
A new plant for me....Interesting. Aloha
three_grrr
Praying that your lump turns out to be nothing more then scar tissue. Being a Northern Girl, I have never seen a paw paw tree .. let alone fruit. I've read about it though, and it's supposed to be wonderful. Enjoyed reading about it .. and your opinion of it's taste! Terrific capture .. love how you present your photos.
tennesseecowgirl
Pretty capture, Susan, I hope you are able to get your flowers planted soon, I plant quite a few from seeds each year I like to see them start out small lol... and see what they grow into. And you will have to take a photo of your book collection you mentioned in your comment to me would love to see it.. Have a great week my friend.. Good luck on the test, I am the same as you not a morning person... hugs to you .
evielouise
Like many here I never seen one,heard of one, interesting information I guess it's true we can learn something new everyday even if we live 100 years lol but the thing is we wouldn't remember it lol Easier said then done susan--but stay positive I can hardly believe franks is so positive with his cancer returning and some days I know he is hurting and he still is positive ,he said it is not up to him it's in higher hands and perhaps that's the ticket: Also my very best friend took a trip right after her last radiation and told me I will not let this get me wow! your in my prayers; hugs ☺
HannaK
Wonderful that you take time for enjoying nature.Susan you are very brave and you are always in my thoughts.
JaneEden
Thank you so much for the info and your update dear Susan, you know that we all love you and you are always in my prayers my dear friend. I hope the cat scan reveals that all is okay, God Bless you Susan, love and hugs Jane xx
awadissk
wonderful!!
Alex_Antonov
Excellent!
ragouc
Very good macro.
Kaartijer
You're for sure a fighter, Susan! Cool capture here!
mbz2662
Pretty shot :) and I liked the info about the plant. You made me laugh when you tasted the fruit. It reminded me of last summer and being talked into trying a crab apple... I passed on the choke cherry.. LOL. Good luck with you scan, and I'll keep my fingers crossed and say a prayer for you~
delikatna3399
these flowers are amazing , such different
Darkwish
Nice idea, very well done.
StudioArtVartanian
Amazing work!!!
angelbearzs
that is beatiful:)
Charberry
That is an interesting plant. I don't know how anyone could get the idea of eating plant that smells the way you described it. Excellent description, by the way. I guess your reaction to it is the hint I'd take not to try it. ;c) Sorry about your health issues trying to get at you again. Stay positive, and we all hope it really is not a thing to worry about after all.
DreamersWish
I have heard of "paw paw trees" before, but never seen one. A most lovely shot. Prayers sent your way. I pray for good news!
morganahope
WOW... SUSAN ... DON'T WORRY !! BE CAREFUL !! NICE PHOTO !!
Kyms_Cave
Hi! Bub! late as usual..think it is my middle name..ha! ha! We have a fruit tree here called the Paw Paw but it is completely different..will have to take a photo and show you ours... Oh! by the way this is a beaut picture...