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The '''Tasmanian Blue Gum''' (''Eucalyptus globulus''), also known as the '''Blue Gum Eucalyptus''', is a [[Perennial plant|perennial]] tree, one of the most widely cultivated trees native to [[Australia]]. They typically grow from 98 to 180 feet (30-55 m) tall. |
The '''Tasmanian Blue Gum''' (''Eucalyptus globulus''), also known as the '''Blue Gum Eucalyptus''', is a [[Perennial plant|perennial]] tree, one of the most widely cultivated trees native to [[Australia]]. They typically grow from 98 to 180 feet (30-55 m) tall. |
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The bark is shreddy, peeling in large strips. The broad juvenile [[Leaf|leaves]] are borne in opposite pairs on square stems. They are about 6 to 15 cm long and covered with a blue-grey, waxy bloom, which is the origin of the common name "blue gum". The mature leaves are narrow, sickle-shaped and dark shining green. They are arranged alternately on rounded [[stem]]s and range from 15 to 35 cm in length. The buds are top-shaped, ribbed and warty and have a flattened [[operculum]] bearing a central knob. The cream-colored [[flower]]s are borne singly in the leaf axils and produce copious [[nectar]] that yields a strongly flavored [[honey]]. The [[fruit]]s are woody and range from 1.5 to 2.5 cm in diameter. Numerous small [[seed]]s are shed through valves which open on the top of the fruit. It produces [[root]]s throughout the [[soil]] profile, rooting several feet deep in some soils. They do not form [[taproots]]. |
The bark is shreddy, peeling in large strips. The broad juvenile [[Leaf|leaves]] are borne in opposite pairs on square stems. They are about 6 to 15 cm long and covered with a blue-grey, waxy bloom, which is the origin of the common name "blue gum". The mature leaves are narrow, sickle-shaped and colored a dark shining green. They are arranged alternately on rounded [[stem]]s and range from 15 to 35 cm in length. The buds are top-shaped, ribbed and warty and have a flattened [[operculum]] bearing a central knob. The cream-colored [[flower]]s are borne singly in the leaf axils and produce copious [[nectar]] that yields a strongly flavored [[honey]]. The [[fruit]]s are woody and range from 1.5 to 2.5 cm in diameter. Numerous small [[seed]]s are shed through valves which open on the top of the fruit. It produces [[root]]s throughout the [[soil]] profile, rooting several feet deep in some soils. They do not form [[taproots]]. |
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The Tasmanian Blue Gum was proclaimed as the floral emblem of [[Tasmania]] on 27 November 1962. The species name is from the [[Latin]] ''globulus'', a little button, referring to the shape of the operculum (the cap on the fruit). |
The Tasmanian Blue Gum was proclaimed as the floral emblem of [[Tasmania]] on 27 November 1962. The species name is from the [[Latin]] ''globulus'', a little button, referring to the shape of the operculum (the cap on the fruit). |
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The Tasmanian Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus), also known as the Blue Gum Eucalyptus, is a perennial tree, one of the most widely cultivated trees native to Australia. They typically grow from 98 to 180 feet (30-55 m) tall.
The bark is shreddy, peeling in large strips. The broad juvenile leaves are borne in opposite pairs on square stems. They are about 6 to 15 cm long and covered with a blue-grey, waxy bloom, which is the origin of the common name "blue gum". The mature leaves are narrow, sickle-shaped and colored a dark shining green. They are arranged alternately on rounded stems and range from 15 to 35 cm in length. The buds are top-shaped, ribbed and warty and have a flattened operculum bearing a central knob. The cream-colored flowers are borne singly in the leaf axils and produce copious nectar that yields a strongly flavored honey. The fruits are woody and range from 1.5 to 2.5 cm in diameter. Numerous small seeds are shed through valves which open on the top of the fruit. It produces roots throughout the soil profile, rooting several feet deep in some soils. They do not form taproots.
The Tasmanian Blue Gum was proclaimed as the floral emblem of Tasmania on 27 November 1962. The species name is from the Latin globulus, a little button, referring to the shape of the operculum (the cap on the fruit).