Syzygium oleosum
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Syzygium oleosum, common names include blue lilly pilly, Scented satinash, and blue cherry.[1] It is a species of Syzygium tree native to the eastern Australian rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.
Description
It is usually a small tree, 4 to 15 m tall. The leaves are opposite, simple and lanceolate to ovate, with a dark glossy upper surface and paler under-surface. The leaves have oil dots and are distinctly aromatic when crushed, with aromas reminiscent of lemons.[2] Its flowers are small and white-cream colored. It produces a purplish red fruit when young, changing to purplish blue when ripe, 13–40 mm in diameter.[3]
Distribution
A wide distribution range on the east side of Australia. From Cooktown, North Queensland to the Illawarra, New South Wales.[4]
Uses
The blue fruit can be eaten freshly picked from the tree or cooked. It has a pleasantly crisp texture and is mildly aromatic and sweet. The fruit can also be made into jams, jellies and wine. It is also grown as an ornamental plant.
References
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