Eucalyptus moorei
| White Sallee | |
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| leaves | |
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| base | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Eucalyptus |
| Species: | E. moorei |
| Binomial name | |
| Eucalyptus moorei Maiden Cambage | |
Eucalyptus moorei is a small eucalyptus plant mostly seen growing in the Blue Mountains and southern tablelands region in eastern New South Wales.
A mallee[1] growing from six metres to ten metres tall, but usually seen smaller. A seldom seen plant in poorly drained shallow sandy soils, in areas frequented by fire.
Common names include Little Sally, Narrow-leaved Sally and White Sallee. The original specimen was collected from Blackheath, New South Wales. It is one of many plants named in honour of Charles Moore.
References
- ↑ A Field Guide to Eucalypts - Brooker & Kleinig volume 1, ISBN 0-909605-62-9 page 109
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