Syzygium smithii (formerly Acmena smithii) is a summer-flowering, winter-fruiting evergreen tree native to Australia that belongs to the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It shares the common name "lilly pilly" with several other plants. It is planted as shrubs or hedgerows, and features: rough, woody bark; cream and green smooth, waxy leaves; flushes of pink new growth; and white to maroon edible berries. Unpruned, it will grow about 3–5 m (9.8–16.4 ft) tall in the garden.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Lilly Pilly being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Syzygium oleosum
- Syzygium formosanum
- Syzygium hemilamprum
- Gossia gonoclada
- Eugenia biflora
- Syzygium australe
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Myrtales
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Genus
- Syzygium
- Species
- Syzygium smithii
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