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Eucalyptus Tree

Eucalyptus Tree
This snow gum sits atop Mount Spectacular in Victoria, Australia. Eucalyptus species are some of the most important trees in western Australian forests. In addition to their importance to the lumber industry, extracts from their bark are used in the manufacture of various dyes and drugs. Many species of eucalyptus are called gum trees for the resin that oozes from them.
David Wright/Oxford Scientific Films
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