Australia is the only continent in the world that has a single genotype of tree (the eucalypt) which grows from the coastline, through the deserts to the alpine region. There are over 600 different species in the Eucalyptus family.
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Showing posts with label Charlotte's snowgums. Show all posts
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Snowgums at the Pass
Charlotte Pass's "snowgums" are truly colourful - the trunks are amazing, so many shapes and tones - a eucalypt artist's palette. The one Frank is looking at is over 300 years old. Truly a wonderful walk amongst these Australian beauties.
Australia is the only continent in the world that has a single genotype of tree (the eucalypt) which grows from the coastline, through the deserts to the alpine region. There are over 600 different species in the Eucalyptus family.
Australia is the only continent in the world that has a single genotype of tree (the eucalypt) which grows from the coastline, through the deserts to the alpine region. There are over 600 different species in the Eucalyptus family.
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