Eucalyptus (Blue Gum)

Myrtaceae

FamilyMyrtaceae

Max Height70 m

RangeSE Australia

HabitatSclerophyll forests

About the Eucalyptus (Blue Gum)

Tallest flowering plant. Actively promote fire — leaves contain flammable oils. Resprout after fire. Oil is natural insect repellent. Koalas eat almost exclusively eucalyptus. Can grow 2 meters/year. Controversial invasive worldwide.

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