Small red apple facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Small red apple |
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Syzygium
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fibrosum
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Syzygium fibrosum is a species of rainforest trees native to monsoon forests of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Australia. Common names include small red apple, (Bamaga) fibrous satinash and apricot satinash.
Leaves are opposite, smooth, leathery, elliptic, 5.5–11 cm long and 3.5–55 cm wide. The flowers are cream with numerous stamens. The pink or red fruit has a flattened globular shape and are about 2 cm wide, containing a singular seed.
Uses
The tree is cultivated to a limited extent for its sour fruit, which are used in jams and confectionery.
See also
In Spanish: Syzygium fibrosum para niños
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