Syzygium thalassicum (Syzygium)

Botanical name: Syzygium thalassicum

Common name: Syzygium

Origin: Solomon Islands

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.