Eucalyptus erythrocorys
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| Eucalyptus erythrocorys F. Muell. |
Illyarrie (Eucalyptus erythrocorys) is a mallee from Western Australia. It is a small tree, 3-10m tall. The bark is smooth but can have a few rough patches where it persists on the trunk instead of being shed.
The Illyarrie is notable for its big flowers which can be 5cm across or more. They are bright yellow, being covered by a bright-red cap (operculum) in bud - giving the epithet erythrocorys (red-helmet). The stamens are arranged in 4 bundles and the fruits are ribbed with a red top.
[edit] External links
- Article with Pictures from the Winter 2002 edition of the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden newsletter
[edit] References
- Holliday, I. A field guide to Australian trees (3rd edition), Reed New Holland, 2002
