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Mertensia virginica en masse.
Mertensia virginica en masse. Photo © Mary Free

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Diospyros virginiana produces soft mast that is attractive to wildlife and
like candy to deer. Berries may not be edible until well after first frost.
Unripe persimmons are astringent and will make your mouth pucker.
Photo © Mary Free

Diospyros virginiana produces soft mast that is attractive to wildlife and like candy to deer. Berries may not be edible until well after first frost. Unripe persimmons are astringent and will make your mouth pucker.

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