Diospyros virginiana American persimmon (Ebenaceae) Deciduous tree

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Diospyros virginiana
American persimmon
Deciduous tree
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The Diospyros virginiana plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New England to Florida, west to Texas and Kansas. It is a member of the Ebenaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American persimmon.

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Latin Name:  Diospyros virginiana
Common Name:  American persimmon
Family:  Ebenaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry woods, old fields and clearings[43], on light well-drained sandy soils[82]. Found on most soil types from sands to shales and mud bottomlands[149].

Medicinal Information: A decoction of the boiled fruit was used to treat bloody stools[213]. (This probably refers to the unripe fruit, which is very astringent[K]). The leaves are rich in vitamin C and are used as an antiscorbutic[213]. A decoction of the inner-bark is highly astringent[149, 222]. It has been used as a mouth rinse in the treatment of thrush and sore throats[213, 222]. Used externally as a wash for warts or cancers[222].

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