Japanese Persimmon
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| Family | Ebenaceae |
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| Scientific name | Diospyros kaki |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Persimmons |
| Did you know | Unripe Japanese persimmons are full of bitter tannins, an ingredient used to brew sake and preserve wood. |
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| ID | 1201267 |
About Japanese Persimmon
Diospyros kaki, also called the persimmon, Oriental persimmon or kaki, is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Diospyros. Although its first botanical description was not published until 1780, the kaki is among the oldest cultivated plants, having been in use in China for more than 2000 years.
Japanese Persimmon Photos
