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Date-plum
The date-plum (Diospyros lotus), also known by the common names Caucasian persimmon and lilac persimmon, is a widely cultivated species of the genus Diospyros, native to temperate Asia and southeast Europe. Its English name derives from the small fruit, which have a taste reminiscent of both plums and dates. It is among the oldest plants in cultivation.
The species area extends from East Asia to the west of the Mediterranean, down to Spain. The date-plum is native to southeast Europe and southwest Asia. It was known to the ancient Greeks as "God's fruit" (Διός πυρός, Diós purós), hence the scientific name of the genus. Its English name probably derives from Persian Khormaloo خرمالو literally "date-plum", referring to the taste of this fruit which is reminiscent of both plums and dates. The fruit is called Amlok املوک in Pakistan and consumed dried. This species is one candidate for the "lotus tree" mentioned in The Odyssey: it was so delicious that those who ate it forgot about returning home and wanted to stay and eat lotus with the lotus-eaters.
The tree grows in the lower and middle mountain zones in the Caucasus. They usually grow up to 600 m (2,000 ft) above sea level. In Central Asia, it rises higher—up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft). They rarely grow in stands but often grow with hackberry, ash, maple and other deciduous species. It is not demanding on the soil and can grow on rocky slopes but requires a well lit environment.[citation needed]
It is cultivated at the limits of its range, as well as in the U.S. and North Africa.[citation needed]
This is a tree of height 15–30 m (49–98 ft) with sloughing of aging bark. The tree will commonly stop growing at 15 m (49 ft), it grows slowly and will spread in a horizontal direction as it matures.
The leaves are shiny, leathery, oval-shaped with pointed ends, 5–15 cm (2.0–5.9 in) long and 3–6 cm (1.2–2.4 in) in width.
The flowers are small, greenish, appearing in June to July. The plant is dioecious, and so obviously not self-fertile.
Fruits are berries with juicy flesh, yellow when ripe, 1–2 cm (0.39–0.79 in) in diameter. Seeds with thin skin and a very hard endosperm. Fruits ripen October to November.
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Date-plum
The date-plum (Diospyros lotus), also known by the common names Caucasian persimmon and lilac persimmon, is a widely cultivated species of the genus Diospyros, native to temperate Asia and southeast Europe. Its English name derives from the small fruit, which have a taste reminiscent of both plums and dates. It is among the oldest plants in cultivation.
The species area extends from East Asia to the west of the Mediterranean, down to Spain. The date-plum is native to southeast Europe and southwest Asia. It was known to the ancient Greeks as "God's fruit" (Διός πυρός, Diós purós), hence the scientific name of the genus. Its English name probably derives from Persian Khormaloo خرمالو literally "date-plum", referring to the taste of this fruit which is reminiscent of both plums and dates. The fruit is called Amlok املوک in Pakistan and consumed dried. This species is one candidate for the "lotus tree" mentioned in The Odyssey: it was so delicious that those who ate it forgot about returning home and wanted to stay and eat lotus with the lotus-eaters.
The tree grows in the lower and middle mountain zones in the Caucasus. They usually grow up to 600 m (2,000 ft) above sea level. In Central Asia, it rises higher—up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft). They rarely grow in stands but often grow with hackberry, ash, maple and other deciduous species. It is not demanding on the soil and can grow on rocky slopes but requires a well lit environment.[citation needed]
It is cultivated at the limits of its range, as well as in the U.S. and North Africa.[citation needed]
This is a tree of height 15–30 m (49–98 ft) with sloughing of aging bark. The tree will commonly stop growing at 15 m (49 ft), it grows slowly and will spread in a horizontal direction as it matures.
The leaves are shiny, leathery, oval-shaped with pointed ends, 5–15 cm (2.0–5.9 in) long and 3–6 cm (1.2–2.4 in) in width.
The flowers are small, greenish, appearing in June to July. The plant is dioecious, and so obviously not self-fertile.
Fruits are berries with juicy flesh, yellow when ripe, 1–2 cm (0.39–0.79 in) in diameter. Seeds with thin skin and a very hard endosperm. Fruits ripen October to November.