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Eucalyptus dives, commonly known as the broad-leaved peppermint or blue peppermint, is a species of tree that is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It has rough, finely fibrous bark on the trunk and larger branches, smooth bark above, lance-shaped or curved adult leaves, flower buds in groups of eleven or more, white flowers and cup-shaped, hemispherical or conical fruit.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Eucalyptus
- Family
- Myrtaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en broadleaf peppermint gum en broad-leaved peppermint
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