Genus
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus)
Eucalyptus cinerea. Photo: (c) qeengish, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Eucalyptus /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/ L’Héritier 1789 is a diverse genus of flowering trees and shrubs (including a distinct group with a multiple-stem mallee growth habit) in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Members of the genus dominate the tree flora of Australia, and include Eucalyptus regnans, the tallest known flowering plant on Earth. There are more than 700 species of eucalyptus and most are native to Australia; a very small number are found in adjacent areas of New Guinea and…
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