common persimmon (wood)

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Scope note
Wood of the species Diospyros virginiana, native to North America, with wide, straw-colored commercial sapwood and a small core of black heartwood. It is heavy, strong, close-grained, and used in woodturning.
common persimmon
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024