Pawpaw (Asimina triloba); designating as official state fruit.

Summary

HB 415 proposes that the pawpaw fruit become the official state fruit of Virginia. The measure would update the list of state symbols to include this native fruit, highlighting its cultural and agricultural significance. It matters because it formally recognizes a fruit that is historically tied to the region and may encourage public awareness and education about it.

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