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Species of flowering plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Asimina longifolia, the slim-leaf pawpaw[1] or polecat-bush,[2] is a shrub in the custard apple family. It is native to the Southeastern United States where it is found on the coastal plain. Its preferred habitat is dry pinelands or dry maritime forests.[3]
| Asimina longifolia | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Magnoliales |
| Family: | Annonaceae |
| Genus: | Asimina |
| Species: | A. longifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Asimina longifolia Kral | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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There are two named varieties:[2]
It is unclear if the two varieties should be considered distinct species. This group is in need of further taxonomic study.[citation needed]
It is a small bush 2 to 3 feet in height. Prominent features include long narrow leaves, 4 by 1⁄4 inches, and white flowers.[4][5] Its pollen is shed in permanent tetrads.[6]
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