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Fuschia gum - Eucalyptus forrestiana A Western Australian species which is commonly used as an ornamental tree in southern Australian states.( name correction- from Eucalyptus dolichorhyncha to Eucalyptus forrestiana) Australia,Eamw eucalyptus,Eamw flora,Eucalyptus dolichorhyncha,Eucalyptus forrestiana,Fuschia gum,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Fuschia gum - Eucalyptus forrestiana

A Western Australian species which is commonly used as an ornamental tree in southern Australian states.( name correction- from Eucalyptus dolichorhyncha to Eucalyptus forrestiana)

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  1. Name correction: This one is Eucalyptus forrestiana and is closely related to E.dolichorhyncha. Posted 4 years ago

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''Eucalyptus forrestiana'', commonly known as fuchsia gum or fuchsia mallee, is a species of small tree or mallet and is endemic to an area near Esperance, Western Australia. It has smooth grey bark, narrow oblong to lance-shaped adult leaves, flower buds that are square in cross-section, red at maturity and arranged singly in leaf axils, yellow flowers and four-angled, winged fruit.

Similar species: Myrtles, Evening Primroses.
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Oct 29, 2020. Captured Oct 29, 2020 10:07 in 66 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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