Definition: A plant genus in the family MYRTACEAE, order Myrtales, subclass Rosidae. It is best known for cloves, which is the flower bud that is the source of an oil rich in EUGENOL. The botanical name has varied: Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L. M. Perry
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Other names Syzygiums; Eugenias; Cloves; Syzygium; Clove; Caryophyllus