What are Persimmons?
Persimmons are red to orange fruit grown on trees from the Diospyros genus. The fruit varies in color and shape, from round to tear drop, because there are numerous kinds, native to different areas of the world. Kaki persimmons, the most widely grown, are native to China, but were introduced to the US in the 19th century. Additional species of persimmons are native to Mexico, North America, the Philippines, and Southeastern Europe and Asia. Some species of persimmons are not edible, and some people argue that no species of persimmons are worth eating.
