Eucalyptus staeri

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Description

E staeri will grow to a height of 2 metres (7 ft) to 15 m (49 ft) and has rough bark that is fissured longitudinally.[1] It blooms between October and November producing circular white fine flowers.[2]

Range

It is found mostly in the south west corner of the Great Southern region of Western Australia centred around the town of Albany.[1] with smaller populations extending north into the Wheatbelt. The preferred habitat is sandy soil in coastal scrub.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Eucalyptus staeri (Maiden) Kessell & C.A.Gardner Albany Blackbutt". Florabase. Western Australian Herbarium. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Wildflower Species - Major Plant Families". Australia's South West. 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
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