The large, orange, edible fruit attracts wildlife. On old trunks the bark is thick and dark-gray to almost black and broken into scaly, squarish blocks. ... Best-known by its sweet, orange fruit in autumn. When ripe, the sweet fruit of Persimmon somewhat recalls the flavor of dates.

American persimmons are only edible when they look like they're about to go rotten: the skin will be very wrinkled, and the fruit itself will appear quite mushy. ... If you try to eat the fruit before it's ripe, you'll have a quite memorable experience.

The answer: yes, American persimmon seeds are indeed edible, but there is sparse information about how to use them, what medicinal qualities they might have, and/or any information about interactions/risks to consider for someone taking medications.

Unlike peach and plum seeds, which contain cyanide, the seeds of the persimmon are not poisonous. They can cause inflammation of the small intestine, however, and can cause blockages.. . . . .364011233693!]0000000000000009783314145162!]