Thursday, April 15, 2010

Gum Tree gum


This is probably why they are known as gum trees - this is Eucalyptus Maculata - a spotted gum - it is one of the gume that koalas like, although not too many koalas are left in Sydney. The wood of this gum is very wavy and tough - it is used for flooring and axe handles.

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