Syzygium thalassicum (Syzygium)
Syzygium thalassicum (Syzygium) with small green buds attached to dark stems among large thick leaves
Botanical name: Syzygium thalassicum
Common name: Syzygium
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Solomon Islands
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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.
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Syzygium thalassicum (Syzygium) plant with large, leathery, dark green leaves and a single reddish leaf.
Syzygium thalassicum (Syzygium) plant showing dense green foliage with glossy surface and thick pointed leaves.
Syzygium thalassicum (Syzygium) with thick oval leaves in deep green tones with some bronze colors.
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