Annonaceae (Custard-Apple Family)
Synonym(s): Common Pawpaw, Custard Apple, Indian Banana, Wild Banana
Base Flower Color: Red, Brown (incl. Maroon) (incl. Maroon)
Reproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May
Notes: A native small understory tree or large shrub that typically grows 15-20′ tall (sometimes to 30′) and occurs in low-bottom woods, wooded slopes, ravines, and along streams. This plant bears editable fruit in the fall that tastes like a banana.
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