At least the Persimmon as we know it today; the Asian or Japanese Persimmon (Bot: Diospyros kaki). Or did the Amaphal in the story refer to Indian Persimmon (Bot: Diospyros Peregrina) which's a fruit native to India, but is more of a medicinal fruit than a edible or tasty fruit and is extensively used in Ayurveda.read more >>