Eucalyptus eremophila

taxobox
name = "Sand mallee"


regnum = Plantae
unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
unranked_classis = Eudicots
unranked_ordo = Rosids
ordo = Myrtales
familia = Myrtaceae
genus = "Eucalyptus"
species = "E. eremophila"
binomial = "Eucalyptus eremophila"
binomial_authority = Maiden|

Sand Mallee ("Eucalyptus eremophila") is a eucalypt native to semi-arid regions of Western Australia. The epithet "eremophila" means "desert-loving". It usually grows in a multi-stemmed mallee form, although single-stemmed individuals do occur. The bark is smooth and polished, shedding in late summer. The new bark is yellowish brown, maturing to just brown of gray.

The fruit and flowers vary, but have a long tapering bud cap.

References

* Holliday, I. "A field guide to Australian trees (3rd edition)", Reed New Holland, 2002
* Cronin, L. "Key Guide to Australian Trees", Envirobook, 2000