- Hostage of the wind * -
The red jamb tree/ Jambeiro (Syzygium malaccense) is a species of the Myrtaceae family, a family that stands out for having a large number of species that produce fruits of economic value.
It originates from Asia and easily adapts to the subtropical climate. After being introduced in Brazil, the species gained space, mainly in the Northeast and North of the country.
The Red jamb is a tree that can reach about 15 meters in height. It has a straight trunk and large, simple, dark green leaves that reach a maximum length of 30 cm. Jambeiro flowers stand out for having numerous purple-red stamens, which form a kind of pompom. Flowering occurs from April to June.
Each jamb tree is capable of producing more than 1000 fruits, which results in about 85 kilos of jambo per tree. The fruit has white flesh, a thin, dark red skin and a shape that varies from slightly elliptical to oval, measuring about seven centimeters in length and smelling like roses.
Often consumed in natura, but it is also used in the production of jellies, jams, sweets, liqueurs and brandy.
The red jamb is also used as a natural antioxidant in various industrial segments and in the production of dyes, but can also be used as a flavoring agent in beverages and foods, due to its aromatic properties. In Puerto Rico, red jambo is used in the production of wine.
Like a wide variety of fruits, red jambo is also rich in vitamins, mineral salts and fiber.
`* This tree provides a intense shadow because of the big and dark green leaves, which makes difficult to photograph the flowers growing directly in the branches.
The wind helped me sometimes allowing the sunshine to reach some groups of flowers. ;)
- Hostage of the wind * -
The red jamb tree/ Jambeiro (Syzygium malaccense) is a species of the Myrtaceae family, a family that stands out for having a large number of species that produce fruits of economic value.
It originates from Asia and easily adapts to the subtropical climate. After being introduced in Brazil, the species gained space, mainly in the Northeast and North of the country.
The Red jamb is a tree that can reach about 15 meters in height. It has a straight trunk and large, simple, dark green leaves that reach a maximum length of 30 cm. Jambeiro flowers stand out for having numerous purple-red stamens, which form a kind of pompom. Flowering occurs from April to June.
Each jamb tree is capable of producing more than 1000 fruits, which results in about 85 kilos of jambo per tree. The fruit has white flesh, a thin, dark red skin and a shape that varies from slightly elliptical to oval, measuring about seven centimeters in length and smelling like roses.
Often consumed in natura, but it is also used in the production of jellies, jams, sweets, liqueurs and brandy.
The red jamb is also used as a natural antioxidant in various industrial segments and in the production of dyes, but can also be used as a flavoring agent in beverages and foods, due to its aromatic properties. In Puerto Rico, red jambo is used in the production of wine.
Like a wide variety of fruits, red jambo is also rich in vitamins, mineral salts and fiber.
`* This tree provides a intense shadow because of the big and dark green leaves, which makes difficult to photograph the flowers growing directly in the branches.
The wind helped me sometimes allowing the sunshine to reach some groups of flowers. ;)