Eucalyptus erythrocorys
| Illyarrie | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Eucalyptus |
| Species: | E. erythrocorys |
| Binomial name | |
| Eucalyptus erythrocorys F. Muell. | |
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| E. erythrocorys, field distribution | |
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 5 cm 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.
Flowers and leaves of an Illyarrie (Eucalyptus erythrocorys), Margaret River, Western Australia
Flower buds and opercula
External links
- Article with Pictures from the Winter 2002 edition of the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden newsletter
References
- Holliday, I. A field guide to Australian trees (3rd edition), Reed New Holland, 2002
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