Pumpkin and American Persimmon Facts

Facts about Pumpkin and American Persimmon

Fruits (fresh or dried) play the role of natural staple diet for humans. We all have some basic knowledge about all types of fruits but are you aware of unique Pumpkin and American Persimmon facts? Some of the interesting facts about Pumpkin and American Persimmon are provided here.

Pumpkin Facts are:

• The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
• The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
• Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.

American Persimmon Facts are:

• It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
• There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
• The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

Fruits are consumed in various forms. Fruit recipes and desserts are the trending food choices all over the world. Use of Pumpkin and American Persimmon in variety of dishes and their intrinsic nature of perfectly blending with other food combinations, makes them the apt choice for various dishes! Try out different recipes of these nutritious fruits and decide which fruit appeals more to your taste buds.