Diospyros

Genus of trees and shrubs

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. Species valued for their hard, heavy, dark timber are commonly known as ebony trees, while those valued for their fruit are known as persimmon trees.

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