What is Jambolan (Java Plum)?

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What is Jambolan? Botanically known as SyzygiumCumini, Jambolan is a tropical tree native to the Indian Subcontinent and nearby regions of Southeast Asia. This evergreen tree belongs to the same genus as Clove in the flowering plant family Myrtaceae. Prized for its summer fruit, wood, and sweet-smelling leaves, Jambolan is also referred … Read more