Asimina parviflora, the smallflower pawpaw or dwarf papaw, is a shrub or small tree in the custard apple family.
It is native to the Southeastern United States, where it is found from Texas to Virginia. It is found most often in sandy areas, alluvial areas, and dry woods.
Form | shrub |
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Fruit type | Berry |
Fruit color | Green, Yellow |
Fruit season | Fall, Summer |
Leaf arrangement | Alternate |
Simple/compound | Simple |
Evergreen or deciduous | Deciduous |
Leaf shape | Ovate |
Leaf margin | Entire |
Leaf texture | Short petiole |
Flower color | brown, purple |
Bloom time | Spring |