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Syzygium

(Genus)

Overview

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Syzygium is a genus of flowering plants, belonging to the myrtle family Myrtaceae. The genus comprises about 500 species, and occurs in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World. It is closely related to the mainly New World genus Eugenia; some botanists include Syzygium in Eugenia.

Most species are evergreen trees and shrubs. Several species are grown as ornamental plants for their attractive glossy foliage, and a few produce edible fruit that are eaten fresh or used in jams and jellies, though the most important species is the Clove Syzygium aromaticum, of which the unopened flower buds are an important spice.

Australian species:

Taxonomy

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The Genus Syzygium is further organized into finer groupings including:

Sources

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Last Revised: August 24, 2012
2012/08/24 16:52:53