Eucalyptus socialis

F. Muell. ex Miq

Red Mallee, Grey Mallee, Summer Red Mallee

Myrtaceae Edible: Seeds 759 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Eucalyptus socialis, commonly known as the red mallee, or grey mallee, is a species of mallee that is endemic to inland Australia.

Description

A slender tree. It often has several stems. It grows 2-10 m high. It spreads 2.5-10 m wide. The bark is smooth and grey-brown. It peels off in narrow ribbons. The leaves are sword shaped and grey-green. The flowers are cream and in large numbers. They are in clusters of 7-15. The fruit are round or oval and woody. They have 3-4 valves. The seeds are grey-brown and round.

Edible Uses

The seeds are edible.

Distribution

It grows in warm temperate regions. It grows in semiarid locations. It needs well drained soil. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It can stand heavy frosts. It is often on infertile sandy soils. It can grow in arid places.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Notes

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

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