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American Persimmon

Diospyros virginiana

Diospyros virginiana is a persimmon species commonly called the American persimmon, common persimmon, eastern persimmon, simmon, possumwood, possum apples, or sugar plum. The tree is typically dioecious, so one must have both male and female plants to obtain fruit.

Genus: Diospyros

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