Syzygium thalassicum

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Syzygium thalassicum is a large-leafed shrub to small tree, growing in the wet tropical biome of the Solomon Islands. The leaves are wide, dark green and glossy when mature, but a striking red when emerging. It blooms beautiful white "powder puff" flowers and produces red fruits. The fruit are edible, yet not as tasty as other Syzygium species.

Similar plants:

• Syzygium antisepticum, Syzygium gratum, Eugenia glaucicalyx, Eugenia grata, Syzygium glaucicalyx (Kalaum, Malaruhat)
• Syzygium aqueum, Eugenia aquea (Water Cherry, Watery Rose Apple)
• Syzygium aromaticum, Caryophyllus aromaticus, Eugenia caryophyllata, Eugenia caryophyllus (Clove, Cloves)
• Syzygium australe (Scrub Cherry)
• Syzygium campanulatum, Syzygium myrtifolium, Eugenia oleina (Wild Cinnamon)
• Syzygium contractum (Bois de Pomme, Bois Boeuf)
• Syzygium cumini (Malabar plum, Java plum, Black plum, Jamun, Jaman, Jambul, Jambolan, Lilly Pilly, Duhat)
• Syzygium jambos, Eugenia jambos, Jambosa jambos (Rose apple, Malabar Plum, Pomme rosa)
• Syzygium luehmannii (Small Leaved Lilly Pilly)
• Syzygium malaccense, Eugenia malaccensis, Jambos malaccensis (Malay Apple, Macopa, Otaheite Apple, Pomarosa, Manzana)