PERSIMMON. 



Diospyros Virginiana L. 



Fig. 449 Branchlets with mature leaves and fruit, i ; detached fruits, 2 ; seed split in two to 

 show embryo, 4 ; fruit in cross-section, 5 ; branchlet in winter, 6 (Note the tardily deciduous 

 fruit stems). 



450. Trunk with poison ivy vine. Red River valley, Ark. 



451. Wood structure magnified 15 diameters. 



