Diospyros virginiana
Diospyros virginiana
Diospyros virginiana, commonly known as the American Persimmon or simply Persimmon, is a species of persimmon that is native to the eastern United States. Its scientific name is derived from the ancient Greek words "dios" (divine) and "pyros" (grain), while "virginiana" refers to its place of origin, Virginia.
Pronunciation
Diospyros virginiana: /daɪˌɒspɪˈroʊs vɜːrdʒɪˈnaiənə/
Etymology
The genus name Diospyros comes from the ancient Greek words "dios" (Διός), meaning "of Zeus" or "divine," and "pyros" (πυρός), meaning "grain" or "wheat." This could be translated as "divine fruit" or "fruit of the gods." The species name virginiana is Latin for "of Virginia," referring to the region where the plant was first described.
Description
The Diospyros virginiana is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 20 meters tall. It has oval leaves and small, greenish-yellow flowers. The fruit is a berry that turns orange-red when ripe and has a sweet, honey-like flavor.
Related Terms
- Diospyros: The genus to which the American Persimmon belongs.
- Persimmon: A term used to refer to a number of species of trees and shrubs in the genus Diospyros.
- Deciduous: A term used to describe trees or shrubs that shed their leaves annually.
- Berry: A type of fleshy fruit without a stone produced from a single ovary.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diospyros virginiana
- Wikipedia's article - Diospyros virginiana
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