Tristaniopsis laurina

taxobox
name = Water Gum


regnum = Plantae
unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
unranked_classis = Eudicots
unranked_ordo = Rosids
ordo = Myrtales
familia = Myrtaceae
genus = "Tristaniopsis"
species = "T. laurina"
binomial = "Tristaniopsis laurina"
binomial_authority = (Sm.) Peter G.Wilson & J.T.Waterh.|

"Tristaniopsis laurina" is a tree native to Australia, where it usually grows near the eastern coastline and along the banks of streams. It is popular in cultivation, being easy to grow and making a nice shade tree. Many are grown as street trees, especially in Sydney.

The flowers are bright yellow and similar to those of the tea trees (genus "Leptospermum").