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Jamun

Local Name	:	Jamun
Botanical Name	:	Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels
Common Name	:	Malabar plum
Family	:	Myrtaceae
Distribution	:	It is native to tropical and sub-tropical Asia. It is widely distributed in India including Odisha.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is an evergreen tree with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It produces oblong, purple-black edible berries known for their astringent taste and medicinal properties.

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Descriptions

It is a medium size tree with a dark grey or brown bark. Leaves are elliptic oblong with a cuneate or rounded base and short apex. Flowers clustered on twigs, white or pink. Fruits ovoid-oblong to elliptical berries, purplish black when mature.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

April – August

Use(s)

The fruits and seeds are good for the treatment of diabetes.