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Syzygium

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Noun1.Syzygium - a tropical evergreen tree of the myrtle family native to the East Indies but cultivated elsewhereSyzygium - a tropical evergreen tree of the myrtle family native to the East Indies but cultivated elsewhere
dicot genus, magnoliopsid genus - genus of flowering plants having two cotyledons (embryonic leaves) in the seed which usually appear at germination
family Myrtaceae, Myrtaceae, myrtle family - trees and shrubs yielding a fragrant oil
clove tree, Eugenia aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllatum, Syzygium aromaticum, clove - moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves


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A number of plants in this family, notably Syzygium aromaticum, Syzygium corynocarpum and Syzygium mallacense contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory constituents.
 
 
 
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