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Jambul
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Syzygium cumini

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Syzygium cumini, also known as Malabar plum, Java plum, black plum, jamun, jaman, jambul, jambolan or Indian blackberry, is an evergreen tropical tree in the flowering plant family Myrtaceae, and favored for its fruit, timber, and ornamental value. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It can reach heights of up to 30 m (100 ft) and can live more than 100 years. A rapidly growing plant, it is considered an invasive species in many world regions.

FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusSyzygium
NativeIndian Subcontinent
LifespanPerennial; long-lived (commonly 50–100+ years)

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