Syzygium oleosum

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Syzygium oleosum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Myrtales Family: Myrtaceae Genus: Syzygium Species: S. oleosum
Binomial name
Syzygium oleosum

Syzygium oleosum, commonly known as the Blue Lilly Pilly, is a species of Syzygium Tree. It produces edible pink-purple fruits that can be eaten freshly picked from the tree or cooked. The fruit can also be made into jams and jellies. The fruit has a sweet flavor and is crunchy. Its flowers are small and white-cream colored. It is also grown as an ornamental plant. It grows in Australia.

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• Blue Lilly Pilly Information