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Leaves are narrow-lanceolate or [[lanceolate]] in shape, around {{convert| 10 |- |20 |cm}} long and {{convert| 1.5|-|2.5| cm}} wide. The adult foliage is alternate (one leaf at each stem node); the juvenile foliage opposite (a pair of opposed leaves at each stem node). The adult leaves are dull green in color or almost shiny on the upper side with a paler underside. The juvenile leaves are round. |
Leaves are narrow-lanceolate or [[lanceolate]] in shape, around {{convert| 10 |- |20 |cm}} long and {{convert| 1.5|-|2.5| cm}} wide. The adult foliage is alternate (one leaf at each stem node); the juvenile foliage opposite (a pair of opposed leaves at each stem node). The adult leaves are dull green in color or almost shiny on the upper side with a paler underside. The juvenile leaves are round. |
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The gumnuts are hemispherical or conical in shape, {{convert| 4 |-| 5|mm}} long and {{convert| 6 |-| 7| mm}} in diameter. The [[Glossary_of_plant_morphology#Disk|disc]] is flat or slightly raised. The [[valve (botany)|valve]]s are exserted (sharp wooden points emerging out of the top of the gumnut). |
The fruits (gumnuts) are hemispherical or conical in shape, {{convert| 4 |-| 5|mm}} long and {{convert| 6 |-| 7| mm}} in diameter. The [[Glossary_of_plant_morphology#Disk|disc]] is flat or slightly raised. The [[valve (botany)|valve]]s are exserted (sharp wooden points emerging out of the top of the gumnut). |
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== Gallery == |
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Revision as of 20:10, 9 December 2015
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Eucalyptus angophoroides, known as the apple-topped box, is a common eucalyptus tree of the coastal areas of southern New South Wales and Victoria, Australia.
It is found on moist fertile soils from near Goulburn on the tablelands and Batemans Bay on the coast, then south to the Strzelecki Ranges in the Gippsland region in the far southeast.
Description
It grows to 40 metres (130 ft) with a rough flaky fibrous bark.
Leaves are narrow-lanceolate or lanceolate in shape, around 10–20 centimetres (3.9–7.9 in) long and 1.5–2.5 centimetres (0.59–0.98 in) wide. The adult foliage is alternate (one leaf at each stem node); the juvenile foliage opposite (a pair of opposed leaves at each stem node). The adult leaves are dull green in color or almost shiny on the upper side with a paler underside. The juvenile leaves are round.
The fruits (gumnuts) are hemispherical or conical in shape, 4–5 millimetres (0.16–0.20 in) long and 6–7 millimetres (0.24–0.28 in) in diameter. The disc is flat or slightly raised. The valves are exserted (sharp wooden points emerging out of the top of the gumnut).
Gallery
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close up of the bark -
leaf and flower buds
References
- "Eucalyptus angophoroides". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. Retrieved 2010-03-23.
- A Field Guide to Eucalypts - Brooker & Kleinig volume 1, ISBN 0-909605-62-9 page 194
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