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Moort

Family: Myrtaceae

Genus: Eucalyptus

Species: platypus

Main Flower Colour: Yellow

Description

Although Moort grows into a small mallee-like tree, the ones that we have seen have been very low growing (in exposed conditions). The bark is smooth, and the leaves are rounded. The peduncles (stems of the flower buds) are flattened and strap-like, while the flower buds are angular, topped with finger-like bud caps (operculum). The flowers hang downwards (pendant) and are greenish yellow.

Flowering start in September and ends in December.

Identification

The main flower colour is yellow.

References

http://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5749
http://esperancewildflowers.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Myrtaceae%20-%20Eucalyptus

Created: 25 Aug 2014 - Member - John and Val
Updated: 21 Sep 2014 - Member - John and Val

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Location

Bio Regions

Esperance Plains (ESP)

Region Specifics

Fitzgerald River NP. WA

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