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Eucalyptus gunnii Hook. f.

cider gum (Myrtaceae)

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Eucalyptus gunnii is native to Tasmania, and is one of the hardiest Eucalyptus species, able to survive across much of Great Britain; when mature, its leaves are elliptical and relatively long.

Little Rissington (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2018-04-22

 cider gum / Eucalyptus gunnii: _Eucalyptus gunnii_ is native to Tasmania, and is one of the hardiest _Eucalyptus_ species, able to survive across much of Great Britain; when mature, its leaves are elliptical and relatively long.

Eucalyptus gunnii produces flowers in tight groups of 3; the cup-shaped fruiting capsules have 4 valves sunken below the rim.

Little Rissington (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2018-04-22

 cider gum / Eucalyptus gunnii: _Eucalyptus gunnii_ produces flowers in tight groups of 3; the cup-shaped fruiting capsules have 4 valves sunken below the rim.

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