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Pear and Japanese Persimmon Facts


Japanese Persimmon and Pear Facts


Facts

Facts about
  • The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
  • The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
  • This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
  
  • Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
  • A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
  

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China  

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Europe  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
China  
Japan  

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