What Does Viminalis Mean?

What Does Viminalis Mean?

Eucalyptus viminalis, commonly known as the manna gum, white gum or ribbon gum, is a species of small to very tall tree that is endemic to south-eastern Australia.

What does the Latin word Viminalis mean?

Adjective. vīminālis (neuter vīmināle); third-declension two-termination adjective. (relational) osier, willow. (relational) twig, shoot.

How tall does a manna gum grow?

A straight tall growing gum between 25 - 50metres tall with rough bark on the lower part of the trunk and at the base of larger branches. Bark peels off in ribbons during summer to reveal a smooth white trunk.

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