Diospyros texana Scheele. Texas Persimmon, Black Persimmon, Chapote, Mexican Persimmon. Phen: Feb-Jun; Aug-Oct. Hab: Rocky woodlands, slopes, open areas, along streams. Dist: E. and c. TX south into n. Mexico (CHH, COA, DGO, NLE, SLP, TAM).
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy: = FNA8, K3, K4, Mex, NcTx, Tx; = Brayodendron texanum (Scheele) Small – S13
Heliophily ?: 6
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© Alan Cressler: Diospyros texana, Sabinal Canyon, Lost Maples State Natural Area, Bandera County, Texas 1 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷
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© Alan Cressler: Diospyros texana, Sabinal Canyon, Lost Maples State Natural Area, Bandera County, Texas 2 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷Feedback
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