Herb: Brush Cherry


Latin name: Syzygium paniculatum


Synonyms: Eugenia myrtifolia


Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family)



Edible parts of Brush Cherry:

Fruit - raw or cooked.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Evergreen
Shrub

Height:
5 m
(16 feet)

Habitat of the herb:

Rain forests and sandy soils by the sea.

Other uses of Brush Cherry:

Plants are used for hedging in frost-free areas of California.

Cultivation of the herb:

Rain forests and sandy soils by the sea.

Medicinal use of Brush Cherry:

None known

Known hazards of Syzygium paniculatum:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.