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Diospyros

Called “Persimmons” in GBIF

Diospyros is a genus of over 700 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, which are typically dioecious. The majority are native to the tropics and many are of local ecological importance.

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899
accepted species in GBIF
Source: GBIF
4
plants on Plant News
3
research articles
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What science is finding about Diospyros

Every article on Plant News that mentions a member of this genus, newest first.

One fungus dominates leaves of plants with opposite seasonal habits

Every leaf you see, whether on a backyard shrub or a savanna tree, hosts a hidden fungal community that can protect it from...

Diospyros lasiocalyx native-plants / phenology

Texas Persimmon (Diospyros texana) observed in McKinney Falls State Park, Austin, TX, US

Next time you walk the trails at McKinney Falls, the gnarled little trees with papery charcoal-gray bark peeling away in...

Texas Persimmon native-plants / urban-ecology