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Search Term(s): Diospyros virginiana   (1 record found)

EBENACEAE
Ebony Family
Diospyros virginiana  (common persimmon)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Diospyros: wheat (fruit) of the gods; virginiana: of or from Virginia (U.S.)
Life Form
Perennial Tree
Phenology (Flowering Period)
June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Wet and dry woodlands, thickets and fields, wetland depressions
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
4
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Fruits eaten by several mammal and bird species; especially important to Deer, Fox and Raccoon; important pollen and nectar source for bees.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Species is dioecious.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Ancient Sand Ridge Forest
Beach and Dune Habitats (Shrublands)
Beach and Dune Habitats (Forests and Woodlands)
Coastal Plain Seasonal Ponds (Isolated non-tidal forested wetland)
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