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EUCALYPTUS
BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION
Family :
Myrtaceae
Genus :
Eucalyptus
Species :
globulus
COMMON NAMES
Blue Gum; Fever Tree
USES
Treats respiratory ailments and skin problems; Expectorant; Cooling oil; Germicide; Antiseptic; Astringent
DESCRIPTION
An evergreen growing up to 300 feet tall with a straight, smooth, gray trunk and leathery leaves. Leaves are bluish green, smooth and lance-shaped and emit a punget aroma when crushed.
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