Eucalyptus coolabah
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Eucalyptus coolabah is a eucalypt found in the vast arid areas of Australia. It grows near seasonally flooded springs and permanent bodies of water. The name coolabah is also given to similar species from outback Australia, which are mentioned in the legendary folksong Waltzing Matilda
E. coolabah is a wide-spreading tree (often more wide than tall) and reaches up to 15m in height. The bark is box-like (persistent, dark grey, thick, furrowed) on the trunk and lower branches; but smooth pale grey up the top.
Similar Species
E. coolabah is very similar to E. microtheca. The main external difference is that the latter has completely smooth bark. E. coolabah was once known under E. microtheca (which now has a number of subspecies), before splitting.References
- Holliday, I. A field guide to Australian trees (3rd edition), Reed New Holland, 2002
- Cronin, L. Key Guide to Australian Trees, Envirobook, 2000
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