Eucalyptus pulverulenta
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Silver-leaved Mountain Gum, Powdered Gum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEucalyptus pulverulenta, commonly known as silver-leaved mountain gum, is a species of straggly tree or mallee that is endemic to southern New South Wales. It has smooth bark, egg-shaped, heart-shaped or round, sessile leaves arranged in opposite pairs, flower buds in groups of three, white flowers and cup-shaped to cylindrical fruit.
Description
A small to medium sized tree. It grows 6-10 m high. It spreads 2-5 m wide. The trunk is smooth but crooked. The young leaves are round and silver. The flowers are white. They are in groups of 3 in the axils of leaves.
Edible Uses
A sweet manna-like substance called lerp forms on the leaves and is eaten.
Traditional Uses
A sweet manna like substance forms on the leaves and is eaten.
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Distribution
It grows in temperate regions. It needs well drained soils. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It can stand heavy frosts. It grows in hardiness zones 8-10.
Where It Grows
Australia*, North America, USA,
Notes
There are at least 500 Eucalyptus species mostly originally in Australia.
Synonyms
References (11)
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- Cribb, A.B. & J.W., 1976, Wild Food in Australia, Fontana. p 187
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- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1992, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 4. Lothian. p 188
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- Etherington, K., & Imwold, D., (Eds), 2001, Botanica's Trees & Shrubs. The illustrated A-Z of over 8500 trees and shrubs. Random House, Australia. p 306
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 141
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