The fruit of the pawpaw tree, part of the custard apple family, appears to be tropical, but it grows wild in more than 20 states and Canada, and was a favorite of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Today, it's the official native fruit of Ohio, which hosts an annual pawpaw festival. Correspondent Allison Aubrey reports on efforts to spread the word about the pawpaw.
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