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Diospyros yatesiana Standley; boxsiliil

Tree; leaves alternate, simple, elliptic, base acute, margin entire, apex acute; flowers and fruits in leaf axils.

Additional images:

• flower buds

Of the three species of Diospyros at Rancho Kiuic, Diospyros yatesiana can be recognized by its large, avocado-like leaves.