Eucalyptus moorei
White Sallee | |
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leaves | |
base | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Genus: | Eucalyptus |
Species: | E. moorei |
Binomial name | |
Eucalyptus moorei Maiden Cambage | |
Eucalyptus moorei is a small eucalyptus plant mostly seen growing in the Blue Mountains and southern tablelands region in eastern New South Wales.
A mallee[1] growing from six metres to ten metres tall, but usually seen smaller. A seldom seen plant in poorly drained shallow sandy soils, in areas frequented by fire.
Common names include Little Sally, Narrow-leaved Sally and White Sallee. The original specimen was collected from Blackheath, New South Wales. It is one of many plants named in honour of Charles Moore.
References
- ↑ A Field Guide to Eucalypts - Brooker & Kleinig volume 1, ISBN 0-909605-62-9 page 109
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