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Diospyros Virginiana - Persimmon - Identification & Pictures. Edible & Medicinal Foraging Guide

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Edible Plants & Mushrooms

Diospyros virginiana

Diospyros virginiana

  • Scientific Name: Diospyros virginiana
  • Common Name(s): Persimmon
  • Edible: yes
  • Medicinal: no
  • Parts Used: fruit, leaf
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    13 Aug, 2008

    		 CAUTION--Some persons are unable to digest persimmon pulp. Unripe persimmons are highly astringent and inedible.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
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    13 Aug, 2008

    		 Description: These trees have alternate, dark green, elliptic leaves with entire margins. The flowers are inconspicuous. The fruits are orange, have a sticky consistency, and have several seeds.
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    13 Aug, 2008

    		 Habitat and Distribution: The persimmon is a common forest margin tree. It is wide spread in Africa, eastern North America, and the Far East.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
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    13 Aug, 2008

    		 Edible Parts: The leaves are a good source of vitamin C. The fruits are edible raw or baked. To make tea, dry the leaves and soak them in hot water. You can eat the roasted seeds.
    Current Rating: 0.0000

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