Diospyros texana Scheele. Common name: Texas Persimmon, Black Persimmon, Chapote, Mexican Persimmon. Phenology: Feb-Jun; Aug-Oct. Habitat: Rocky woodlands, slopes, open areas, along streams. Distribution: E. and c. TX south into n. Mexico (CHH, COA, DGO, NLE, SLP, TAM).
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA8, K4, Mex, NcTx, Tx; = Brayodendron texanum (Scheele) Small — S13. Basionym: Diospyros texana Scheele 1849
Links to other floras: = Diospyros texana - FNA8
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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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