Category Archives: Ebenaceae (Persimon family)

Diospyros blancoi (Ebenaceae)

I was pretty surprised to see this small bushy fruit tree growing on a private property. Truth be told I smelt it before I saw it. Even when not in fruit or flower, this remarkable tree exudes a characteristic slight … Continue reading

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Diospyros compacta (Ebenaceae)

As with many members of the Diospyros genus, this species has a particular look to the leaf venation which distinguishes it as a Diospyros. In some species, there will be glands present on the leaf lamina but this species does … Continue reading

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