Syzygium nidie
Guillaumin
Myrtaceae Edible: Fruit
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSyzygium nidie is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae, native to Vanuatu and Fiji. A hardwood tree reaching 15 m (50 ft), it is harvested commercially for its timber.
Description
A large tree. The trunk can be 1.3 m across. The flowers are white. The fruit are red and about 1 cm across
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 457 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Fiji, Pacific, Vanuatu,
Also Known As
Nidie
References (1)
- Lebot, V. & Sam, C., Green desert or ‘all you can eat’? How diverse and edible was the flora of Vanuatu before human introductions?. Terra australis 52 p 409
