Eucalypts now!
Oct 20, 2021
4 minutes
Words & photos Angus Stewart
One of the constant companions in the Australian landscape is the gum tree, which belongs to a botanical group that takes in not only Eucalyptus but also other closely related genera such as Angophora and Corymbia.
Gums belong to the plant family Myrtaceae, or myrtle — primarily because of the scent of their leaves — but they also display an incredible range of ornamental forms.
Eucalypt species are found across Australia and have adapted to a range of different climates, from the desert to the tropics. They provide habitat and sustenance for a range of wildlife: the leaves are favoured by koalas
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