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Diospyros johnstoniana

Standl. & Steyerm.

Description

A tropical tree in the ebony family (Ebenaceae) that grows 5–8 m tall, with leaves 2–9 cm long by 1–2.6 cm wide.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Mexico,

Synonyms

Diospyros xolocotzii Madrigal & Rzed.

Also Known As

Zapote prieto

References (1)

  • Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793 (As Diospyros xolocotzii)

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