[DOC] [TLE] The Bix Blog  A Brief History of Persimmons [PAR] A Brief History of Persimmons The persimmon is an edible fruit that grows on a 
range ... Early settlers were introduced to this variety by the Native Americans, but 
they ... consumed in the United States are referred to as Japanese persimmons. 
... In 1855 Commodore Matthew Perry opened trade between Japan and the 
West. [DOC] [TLE] Oriental Persimmons Aren`t Just Another Pretty Fruit - tribunedigital ... [PAR] Nov 27, 1987 ... It was the Indians who introduced persimmons to the early settlers and taught ... 
The first Japanese persimmons made their appearance in this country when 
Commodore Matthew Perry brought back seeds from Japan in 1855. In 
succeeding decades, the U.S. Department of Agriculture imported thousands... [DOC] [TLE] Persimmons` Sunny Complexions Brighten Menu - tribunedigital ... [PAR] Nov 19, 1987 ... The American persimmon, which has no commercial value, is only as large ... 
The first Japanese persimmons made their appearance in this country when 
Commodore Matthew Perry brought back seeds from Japan in 1855. [DOC] [TLE] Puckering up for Persimmons | Humane Living [PAR] Mar 26, 2015 ... After Commodore Matthew Perry opened Japan to the West in 1855, he returned 
to the United States with Japanese persimmon trees that were planted in 
Washington, D.C. Persimmons were introduced into Queensland,... [DOC] [TLE] Fruits & Vegetables - jService.io - Jeopardy trivia question API [PAR] ... for: Fruits & Vegetables. Question, Answer, Value, Airdate. [DOC] [TLE] Vegetarians in Paradise/Persimmon History, Persimmon Nutrition ... [PAR] When Commodore Matthew Perry opened Japan to the West in 1855 he ... return 
to the United States with persimmon trees that were planted in Washington, D.C. 
... the phrase Diospyros kaki when he is speaking about the Japanese 
persimmon. ... It is a native of China but was introduced to Japan at an early date 
and has... [DOC] [TLE] Enjoy ripe persimmons in December - Redlands Daily Facts [PAR] Dec 14, 2015 ... Diospyros kaki or Japanese persimmon, also known as hachiya, is now the ... 
Commodore Matthew Perry opened Japan to the West in 1855 and ... On his 
return to the United States, he brought back persimmon trees that... [DOC] [TLE] Japanese persimmon - Plant Lives [PAR] JAPANESE PERSIMMON is a deciduous shrub or tree. ... tree came into being. ... 
was taken there by a US naval officer, Commodore Matthew G. Perry (1794-1858
) in. 1855 following diplomatic trading negotiations between the United States... [DOC] [TLE] Sweetest of all fruits  The Mercury News [PAR] Oct 20, 2014 ... The persimmon is one of the sweetest of all fruits when it's ripe. The Japanese 
have cultivated and improved the persimmon for more than 1000, years. ... seeds 
were introduced to North America by Commodore Perry in 1855. ... At one time 
90 percent of the persimmons sold in the United States were the... [DOC] [TLE] The Food Timeline--fruit [PAR] The U.S. Supreme Court ruled tomatoes are vegetables in Nix v Hedden, 149 US 
... lemon, peach, plum, grape, banana, persimmon pineapple, and most berries 
are ...... This persimmon is native to China but is known as the Japanese 
persimmon .... introduced to the United States in 1855 by Commodore Matthew C
. Perry. [DOC] [TLE] Articles about Persimmon by Date - Page 5 - latimes [PAR] Find breaking news, commentary, and archival information about Persimmon ... 
Said to have been introduced to Western palates by Commodore Matthew ... in 
1855, the Hachiya persimmon is a relative newcomer to the American scene. ... 
Diospyros kaki Oriental or Japanese Persimmon : Deciduous ornamental fruit 
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From The ... Said to have been introduced to Western palates by Commodore 
Matthew Perry ... in 1855, the Hachiya persimmon is a relative newcomer to the 
American scene. ... The traditional Japanese art of making the dried persimmons 
called... [DOC] [TLE] H&H Gardening Newsletter: November 4, 2010 - H & H Nursery [PAR] Nov 4, 2010 ... The American persimmon, Diospyros virginiana, is grown in USDA zones

Question: The "Japanese" persimmon was introduced to the U.S. by this commodore in 1855
Answer: Commodore (Matthew) Perry