Eucalyptus sessilis

(Maiden) Blakely

Finke River Mallee, River Mallee

Myrtaceae Edible: Seeds, Grub 46 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Eucalyptus sessilis, commonly known as Finke River mallee, red bud mallee or river mallee, is a species of mallee that is native to the Northern Territory and central areas along the border of Western Australia. It has smooth bark, sometimes with ribbon of old bark near the base, lance-shaped to egg-shaped or elliptical adult leaves, flower buds in groups of seven, creamy yellow flowers and hemispherical fruit.

Description

A small tree. It grows 2-4 m high. It spreads 2-5 m wide. The bark is flaky lower down but smooth higher up. The leaves are thick. The buds are ribbed. The flowers are cream. The capsules occur in bunches and are ribbed.

Edible Uses

The seeds and grubs are eaten.

Distribution

It grows in warm temperate regions and arid or semiarid locations. It needs well drained soil. It needs full sun. It can stand heavy frosts.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Notes

There are at least 500 Eucalyptus species mostly originally in Australia.

References (6)

Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 449
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Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1992, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 4. Lothian. p 207
Key Eucalypts 276. 1934
Molyneux, B. and Forrester, S., 1997, The Austraflora A-Z of Australian Plants. Reed. p 92

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