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Sandplain Mallee (Eucalyptus ebbanoensis)

Description

Mature trees are usually grow to a height of 2 to 6 metres (7 to 20 ft) high, occasionally up to 10 m (33 ft). It blooms between September and March producing inflorescences with white-cream flowers. The simple, axillary inflorescences form in groups of three with stamens in bundles of four. The bark is smooth, light-brown to grey. Distinctive features include pear-shaped buds in threes; shining, red-brown fruit; leaves mostly alternate.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Myrtales

            • Family: Myrtaceae

              • Genus: Eucalyptus