What is another word for American Persimmon?
Pronunciation: [ɐmˈɛɹɪkən pˈɜːsɪmən] (IPA) 
American Persimmon, commonly known as Diospyros virginiana, is a versatile fruit tree that can thrive across large parts of America. Apart from its scientific name, it has a few catchy synonyms that belong to different regions. For example, in the southern states, it's known as "Possumwood" or "Date Plums," while in the Midwest, they call it "Sugar Plum" or "Virginia Persimmon." In some parts of Virginia and Maryland, it's known as "Simmon" or "Simmonwood," while the Cherokee Indians used to call it "Puckhudding" or "Bread of the Gods." All synonymy suggests that the American Persimmon is a fruit plant with an enjoyable taste and great cultural significance.
