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- Scientific family name: Ebenaceae (the ebony family)
- Diospyros virginiana is native to the USA. D. kaki (Asian persimmons) were introduced into the U.S. by Commander M. C. Perry in 1856
- High in vitamin C and dietary fiber
- Can be eaten fresh, cooked or dried
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The persimmon is a yellow-orange to dark red-orange fruit, depending on the species, and is divided into two groups: astringent and non-astringent. Both groups are full of tannins and can be tart when unripe.
Edible persimmons are native to the United States, China, southeast Europe and the Philippines, and also found in California, Florida and Mexico.
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Medicinal Uses
The raw fruit is good for treating constipation and hemorrhoids. The cooked fruit. The cooked fruit is used to treat diarrhea.
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@GPellegrini The persimmons were a bit softer but not mushy. It was a good pie.
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@MollieKatzen: Thx for the beautiful suggestion. Though not local, pomegranates, persimmons and blood oranges do make the dish shine!
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Long walk to buy persimmons tuckered me right the frack out.
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Persimmons are so so so delicious. Yummy.
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@FoodieReflects - I never remember seeing persimmons when I was growing up in Chicago. Are they prevalent now in shops/markets?
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