Grey Gum
Eucalyptus punctata
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A medium sized tree. It grows 30 m high. The trunk is straight. The bark is smooth. It has a fairly dense crown of shiny dark green leaves. These are 15 cm long. The flowers are small and white.
There are at least 500 Eucalyptus species mostly originally in Australia.
Where it is found
It grows naturally in open forests in SE Australia. It does best on light well-drained soils. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia (country/location of origin), East Africa, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Manna, lerp