The aptly-named 'octopus mallee' (Eucalyptus sinuosa) has the longest bud caps (opercula) of any eucalypt species.
Only named in 2008, this rare species is restricted to a handful of populations near the south coast of Western Australia.
Only named in 2008, this rare species is restricted to a handful of populations near the south coast of Western Australia.
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Yate is the Indigenous Australian name for these species, although I don't know from which group the name originates (if anyone knows, please let us all know!)
Just when you thought that the *last* one was really weird. 😯
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