Sharp-capped Mallee, Blue Mallee
Eucalyptus oxymitra
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It has several stems. It grows 1-6 m tall. The bark peels off in long strips. The leaves are alternate. They are broadly sword shaped. The flowers occur as 7 together in groups. The buds have a beaked cap. The fruit is half round. The seeds are grey-brown.
There are at least 500 Eucalyptus species mostly originally in Australia.
Where it is found
It grows in warm arid regions. It can tolerate fire and drought. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Honey