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Diospyros L. (Ebenaceae)

A genus of 500-600 species of trees and shrubs; of tropical and subtropical regions (with very few exceptions). The genus includes a variety of tropical trees called ebony in the wood trade.

One species occurs in North Carolina, Diospyros virginiana (Persimmon). It is considered native to the state.

Bark of Diospyros virginiana
Bark of Diospyros virginiana (Copyright W. Cook)
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Twig of Diospyros virginiana (Copyright W. Cook)
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Leaves of Diospyros virginiana (Copyright W. Cook)
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Flowers of Diospyros virginiana (Copyright W. Cook)
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Berries of Diospyros virginiana (Copyright W. Cook)
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N.C. distribution of Diospyros virginiana
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Diospyros virginiana (Persimmon)
(Common; dry woods, sandhills, disturbed places, floodplain, and mesic forests, fencerows; Mt, Pd, CP; Fl: May-Jun, Fr: Sep-Dec)