|
|
 |
| habit--Texas persimmon is a small tree | bark--notice how smooth the bark is |
 |
 |
| leaves--do you see how the margins of the leaves are curved downward? Margins like this are called revolute margins. | leaves again |
 |
 |
| These young fruits turn dark purple/black at maturity, and at that point are edible and tasty (although there is not much "meat" to eat on a Texas persimmon). Note the short hairs that cover the fruits. | flowers drooping, imperfectly unisexual |
