Eucalyptus propinqua, commonly known as the grey gum or small-fruited grey gum, is a species of medium-sized to tall tree that is endemic to eastern Australia. It has smooth, mottled bark, lance-shaped to curved adult leaves that are paler on the lower surface, flower buds in groups of between seven and fifteen, white flowers and conical or hemispherical fruit.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Small-fruited Grey Gum being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Eucalyptus major
- Eucalyptus punctata
- Eucalyptus saligna
- Eucalyptus deanei
- Eucalyptus seeana
- Eucalyptus hallii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Myrtales
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Genus
- Eucalyptus
- Species
- Eucalyptus propinqua
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo