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Diospyros

African ebony

Other common names
ebony
persimmon
see morecoromandel ebony tree
Synonyms
Maba
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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