Eucalyptus mannifera
Mudie
Mannifera, Red-spotted Gum, Brittle Gum, White brittle gum
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Manna, Lerp
An exudation of the leaves and twigs called manna, which forms a white sugary substance, is used as food.
Where to Find It
It grows in temperate regions. It can grow in the subtropics. It needs well drained soil. It can grow in full sun of light shade. It can stand heavy frosts. It is common in Canberra. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.
Australia*,
How to Identify
A small to medium tree. It grows 8-14 m high and spreads 5-10 m wide. It can be 21 m high. The bark is powdery white. The bark turns reddish before shedding in short ribbons. The leaves are grey-green. They are 20 cm long and droop. The flowers are cream. They are small and in clusters.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Eucalyptus mannifera, commonly known as the brittle gum or red spotted gum, is a species of small to medium-sized tree that is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It has smooth, powdery white bark, lance-shaped to curved adult leaves, flower buds in groups of seven, white flowers and cup-shaped, hemispherical or conical fruit.
Notes
There are at least 500 Eucalyptus species mostly originally in Australia.
Names & Synonyms
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