1. (Southern England, Australia) IPA(key): /ˈdʒæːm/ 3. - verb 5. Homophones: jamb, gem It is eaten by birds, and is a favourite food of the Besides the fruits, wood from Neredu tree (as it is called in the region's language, Legend speaks of Auvaiyar (also Auvayar), of Sangam period (Tamil literature), and Naval Pazham in "Jamun" redirects here. It is native to the Indian Subcontinent, adjoining regions of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. (Received Pronunciation, US) IPA(key): /ˈdʒæm/ 2. A rapidly growing plant, it is considered an invasive species in many world regions. A slow growing species, it can reach heights of up to 30 m and can live more than 100 years.The leaves which have an aroma similar to turpentine, are pinkish when young, changing to a leathery, glossy dark green with a yellow midrib as they mature. For the dessert popular in Indian cuisine, see The leaves are used as food for livestock, as they have good nutritional value.This species is considered invasive in South Africa, parts of the Caribbean, several islands of Oceania, and Jambolan fruits have a sweet or slightly acidic flavor, are eaten raw, and may be made into sauces or jam.The 1889 book 'The Useful Native Plants of Australia’ records that the plant was referred to as "durobbi" by Indigenous Australians, and that "The fruit is much eaten by the natives of India; in appearance it resembles a damson, has a harsh but sweetish flavour, somewhat astringent and acid. - fruit spread 4. Rhymes: -æm 6. Syzygium cumini, commonly known as Malabar plum, Java plum, black plum, or jambolan, is an evergreen tropical tree in the flowering plant family Myrtaceae, and favored for its fruit, timber, and ornamental value.