A large desert gum reaching over 20m high. Bark smooth throughout, white, shedding in brownish short ribbons or in small polygonal flakes. Leaves are dull green 4 - 6cm long, 1-2cm wide. Flowers are white to cream and appear after good rain. Spherical fruits (gumnuts) give the tree its common name and are about 10-12mm across.
Identification
The main flower colour is white. Any gum with a single trunk in the Great Victoria Desert will be a Marble Gum
Uses
It provides food and habitat for a number of Australian bird species.
References
http://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5660Created: 12 Jul 2014 - Member - John and Val
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