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Created page with 'The '''Persimmon''' is the fruit of an Asian tree, ''Diospyros kaki'' of the ebony fmily, Ebenaceae. It is considered a true berry. The fruits are very [[so...'
The '''Persimmon''' is the fruit of an [[Asia|Asian]] tree, ''Diospyros kaki'' of the [[ebony]] fmily, [[Ebenaceae]]. It is considered a true [[berry]]. The fruits are very [[sour]] and astringent when immature, but very sweet and juicy when ripe. The fruit is known in [[Japanese language|Japanese]] as '''kaki'''.
The most popular cultivars are the "Fuyu," a stout, orange fruit that is very sweet, and the "Hachiya," a red, larger variety that is slightly more sour than the Fuyu variety.
[[Category: Fruit]]
The most popular cultivars are the "Fuyu," a stout, orange fruit that is very sweet, and the "Hachiya," a red, larger variety that is slightly more sour than the Fuyu variety.
[[Category: Fruit]]