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Diospyros virginiana (F)
common persimmon
Other common names
American date plumAmerican persimmon
see morepossum wood
Virginian date plum
persimmon
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Botanical details
- Family
- Ebenaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Diospyros
- Genus description
Diospyros are deciduous trees and shrubs with bold, often glossy, leaves and fleshy, colourful fruit. Small bell- or urn-shaped male and female flowers usually occur on separate plants
- Name status
Correct
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