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• Height: Ranges from small shrubs to tall trees over 30 meters (some species like Eucalyptus regnans can reach over 60 meters, making them among the tallest trees in the world).
  Leaves:
  Juvenile leaves are often round and opposite, while adult leaves become lance-shaped and alternate.

• They are leathery and contain oil glands that give a characteristic aromatic smell.

• Bark:

• Varies greatly between species – may be smooth, fibrous, stringy, or iron-like.

• Some species shed bark in strips or patches.

• Flowers:

• Usually white, cream, yellow, pink, or red, with numerous fluffy stamens.

• Lacks petals; instead, the showy part is the stamens.

• Fruits:

• Woody capsules called gum nuts containing many tiny seeds.

Habitat

Eucalyptus trees grow in a wide range of environments—from rainforests and wet coastal plains to dry inland areas and mountain slopes. They are highly adaptable and fast-growing.

Uses

• Timber: Used in furniture, flooring, and paper production.

• Oil: Eucalyptus oil (from Eucalyptus globulus and others) is used in medicine, aromatherapy, and cleaning products.

• Medicinal: The oil has antiseptic, decongestant, and anti-inflammatory properties.

• Environmental: Used in reforestation, windbreaks, and erosion control.