Eucalyptus × nowraensis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eucalyptus × nowraensis |
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Eucalyptus
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× nowraensis
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The Eucalyptus × nowraensis is a special type of tree that grows in Australia. It's known for its smooth bark and unique leaves. This tree is actually a natural mix, or "hybrid," of two other eucalyptus species.
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About the Nowra Eucalyptus
This interesting tree was first described in 1924. It was found near a town called Nowra in New South Wales, Australia. That's how it got its name!
What Does It Look Like?
The Eucalyptus × nowraensis has smooth bark, which means it doesn't have rough or peeling layers. Its leaves are a pretty green color on both sides. They are shaped like a spear, about 100 to 140 millimeters (4 to 5.5 inches) long and 20 to 25 millimeters (about 1 inch) wide.
The tree's flower buds are also smooth. They grow in small groups of three or seven. Each bud has a cap, called an operculum, which can be shaped like a cone or a half-sphere.
When the flowers turn into fruit, they look like urns. These fruits are about 15 to 18 millimeters (0.6 to 0.7 inches) long and 10 to 13 millimeters (0.4 to 0.5 inches) wide. They sit on a thick stem, called a peduncle, which is about 7 to 15 millimeters (0.3 to 0.6 inches) long.
How It Was Discovered
The first person to officially describe this tree was a botanist named Joseph Maiden. He wrote about it in 1924 in his book, A Critical Revision of the Genus Eucalyptus. The specimens he studied were collected by "Mr. Alexander Joseph Gallagher" near Nowra.
A Special Hybrid Tree
In 1988, another expert named George Chippendale looked closely at Eucalyptus × nowraensis. He suggested that it was a hybrid. This means it's a natural cross between two other well-known trees: the Corymbia gummifera and the Corymbia maculata.
Today, the name Eucalyptus × nowraensis is officially accepted by the Australian Plant Census. This is like an official list of all the plants found in Australia.
