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| Scientific Name | Diospyros texana | USDA PLANTS Symbol | DITE3 |
| Common Name | Texas Persimmon | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 23854 |
| Family | Ebenaceae (Ebony) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Rocky, open wood, open slopes and arroyos. Plant: Shrubs or small trees becoming 15 to 20 ft. tall; light reddish gray, smooth and flaking bark. Leaves: Deciduous, dark green blades, obovate, 3/4 to 2 inches long and 3/8 to 1-1/8 inches wide, glossy on top surface, lower surface pubescent; nearly sessile. Inflorescence: Urn-shaped, whitish flowers, about 3/8 inch wide, arranged singly or in small clusters among the new leaves; male and female on separate plants. Bloom Period: February and March. Fruit: Fleshy, round, up to 1 inch in diameter, black and sweet when ripe; ripening from late July into September. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, SEINet and Wildflower Center. |
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Texas Status: Native |
