Persimmon Quiz: questions and answers

1. What is a persimmon?

A fruit

A flower

A vegetable

2. What is the most cultivated species of persimmon?

Diospyros kaki

Diospyros lotus

Diospyros virginiana

3. What color are the male flowers of the persimmon trees?

White

Pink

Blue

4. Where is Diospyros virginiana native to?

United States

Japon

China

5. Where is Diospyros discolor native to?

Spain

Philippines

United States

6. How many types of persimmon fruit exist?

Two types

One type

Three types

7. How can the persimmons be eaten?

Raw

Fresh and dried

Both are true

8. Which country is the largest producer of persimmons?

Brazil

China

South Korea

9. What phytochemicals do persimmon fruits contain?

Gallocatechins

Catechins

Both are true

10. In which country are persimmon fruits used for making the traditional Sujeonggwa spicy punch?

Taiwan

Korea

Israel

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