Naval / Nagapazham Tree / Syzygium cumini (Jambolan/Java plum/Black plum/Jamun)
நாவல் மரம் / Naval Tree is tropical tree widely seen in riverbanks of villages and on the roads. It can be grown in any kind of soil. This Tree can grow to a height of 30 meters. The fruit of this tree is called as Naaval Pazham or Nagapazham, Jamun fruit, Java Plum, Black Plum, Jambul and Indian blackberry. It has some more names in Tamil அருகதம் , நவ்வல் , நம்பு , சாட்டுவலம் , சாம்பல். Some of the varieties in this fruit are : இதில் கருநாவல் , கொடி நாவல் , சம்பு நாவல் என வகைகள் உள்ளன . We do not own the pic The Jamun fruit ( Nagapazham) was one of the most favourite and affordable snack of school students in South India during 1990’s. Benefits of Jamun fruit · Diarrhea can be eliminated · Wine is made from this fruit. Jelly and squash can also be made. · Vitamin C deficiency can be cured. Naval Tree sapling Every year during the month of January