Norfolk Island Hibiscus

Lagunaria patersonia

''Lagunaria patersonia'' is a species of tree in the family Malvaceae. It is commonly known as the pyramid tree, Norfolk Island hibiscus, Queensland white oak, sally wood, or simply as white oak on Norfolk Island.
Queensland white oak - Lagunaria patersonia It’s natural distribution is on parts of the Queensland east coast and Norfolk Island. It is a beautiful tree and therefore used as an ornamental tree in other states. Australia,Geotagged,Lagunaria patersonia,Summer

Naming

Its seed capsules are filled with irritating hairs giving rise to common names, itchy bomb tree, and cow itch tree.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderMalvales
FamilyMalvaceae
GenusLagunaria
SpeciesL. patersonia
Photographed in
Australia