Persimmon

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Description

The Persimmon is a tomato-shaped, bright orange Fruit.

 

Botanical Names

 Diospyros digyna  (Black Sapote)

 Diospyros kaki  (Japanese Persimmon or Kaki)

 Diospyros virginia  (Common Persimmon or Virginia Date)

 All species of Persimmon belong to the Ebony (Ebenaceae) family.

 

Health Benefits of Persimmons

Metabolism

 Persimmon may lower elevated total Cholesterol levels.  [1]

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