by Peter Rowland | Apr 27, 2024
Family: Myrtaceae Eucalyptus dwyeri Dwyer’s Red Gum Other Names: Dwyer’s Mallee Gum First Nations Name(s): Name Origin: dwyeri — after Mr Dwyer, a keen botanist from Temora district. Regional Subspecies: Similar Species: Distinguished from Tumbledown Gum (E. dealbata)...
by Peter Rowland | Apr 27, 2024
Family: Myrtaceae Eucalyptus goniocalyx Long-leaf Box (syn. E. elaeophora) Other Names: Bundy First Nations Name(s): Name Origin: goniocalyx — from Greek gonia, angle or corner, and calyx, sepals collectively, referring to bud shape. Regional Subspecies: Similar...
by Peter Rowland | Apr 27, 2024
Family: Myrtaceae Eucalyptus macrorhyncha Red Stringybark Other Names: First Nations Name(s): Name Origin: macrorhyncha — from Greek macros, large, and rhynchos, beak, referring to operculum or cap, especially on buds. Common name refers to bark and probably...
by Peter Rowland | Apr 27, 2024
Family: Myrtaceae Eucalyptus mannifera Common Name Other Names: Snap Gum, White Gum, Snappy Gum Name Origin: mannifera — bearing manna (sugary substance exuded from injured stems). Regional Subspecies: E. m. subsp. mannifera Similar Species: Distinguished from...
by Peter Rowland | Apr 27, 2024
Family: Myrtaceae Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box Other Names: Honey Box, Yellow Ironbark (both used in Qld). First Nations Name(s): Name Origin: melliodora — from Latin melleus, honey, and odora, sweet or pleasant smell, referring to nectar. Regional Subspecies:...
