Inland Red Box, Gum-barked Coolibah, Western Red Box
Eucalyptus intertexta
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A small to tall tree. It can be 7-25 m high. It spreads 4-15 m wide. The bark is rough and does not peel off. The upper branches are white. The leaves are broad and silvery. The flowers are white.
There are at least 500 Eucalyptus species mostly originally in Australia.
Where it is found
It grows in inland Australia. It suits warm temperate and semiarid locations. It needs well drained soil. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It can stand heavy frosts.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The seed are ground and used as food.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bastard Coolibah