India, June 9 -- Mysuru - The 'black beauty' Java plum, locally known as 'Nerale', 'Jambu Nerale' or 'Jamun', has begun arriving in Mysuru markets, with brisk trading reported along city roadsides and inside Devaraja Market.

The fruit's distinctive deep purple colour, tangy flavour and reputed medicinal value have sparked a seasonal rush, with citizens lining up not just for its taste, often eaten with a pinch of salt, but also for its perceived benefits in helping manage diabetes.

Native to India, the Java plum tree (Syzygium cumini) typically flowers between February and March, with fruits forming in April-May and ripening by June-July.

Near the Crawford Hall Railway Gate, farmer Rammanahalli Puttaswamy is seen selling fruit harveste...