Sonoran persimmon
Diospyros sonorae
Family: Ebenaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 18 m tall. The trunk is 1 m across. The crown is dense and rounded. The bark is dark brown and checkered. Young growth is hairy. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are 6-14 cm long and oval. They are shiny green above and dull underneath. Male and female flowers are separate. The flowers are white and green. The fruit are round and fleshy. They are 3-4 cm across. They are yellow and hairy but turn smooth and black. There are several seed.
There are about 485 species of Diospyros mostly in the tropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Central America, Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
In Mexico they flower in May and June and fruit in December and January.
Its other names
Local names
Caguorara, Guayparin