Eucalyptus eremophila

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sand mallee

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Eucalyptus
Species: E. eremophila
Binomial name
Eucalyptus eremophila
Maiden

Sand Mallee (Eucalyptus eremophila) is a eucalypt native to semi-arid regions of Western Australia. The epithet eremophila means "desert-loving". It usually grows in a multi-stemmed mallee form, although single-stemmed individuals do occur. The bark is smooth and polished, shedding in late summer. The new bark is yellowish brown, maturing to just brown of gray.

The fruit and flowers vary, but have a long tapering bud cap.

[edit] References

  • Holliday, I. A field guide to Australian trees (3rd edition), Reed New Holland, 2002
  • Cronin, L. Key Guide to Australian Trees, Envirobook, 2000
This tree-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.
Languages