Smallflower Pawpaw is a small shrub with maroon flowers and edible fruit. It is part of the custard apple family and produces a fruit that is a favorite among wildlife. The plant is often found in thickets and provides dense cover.
Habitat
It grows in sandy woods and thickets of the southeastern United States.
Diet
Its flowers are pollinated by flies and beetles, and its fruit is eaten by mammals such as raccoons and opossums.
How common
Uncommon
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