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Red - capped gum - Eucalyptus erythrocorys Named after its red seed pot covering. A very showy eucalyptus species native to Western Australia but planted in other states as an ornamental tree. Australia,Eamw flora,Eucalyptus erythrocorys,Fall,Geotagged,Illyarrie Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Red - capped gum - Eucalyptus erythrocorys

Named after its red seed pot covering. A very showy eucalyptus species native to Western Australia but planted in other states as an ornamental tree.

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  1. Yellow flowers and seed pods with red caps Posted 3 years ago
  2. Spectacular when in flower like this, the combination with its unique red seed pods. This is a most beautiful botanical image Ernst, truly lovely. Posted 3 years ago
  3. Amazing! Posted 3 years ago

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''Eucalyptus erythrocorys'', commonly known as illyarrie, red-capped gum or helmet nut gum, is a species of tree or mallee from Western Australia. It has smooth bark, sickle-shaped to curved adult leaves, characteristically large flower buds in groups of three with a bright red operculum, bright yellow to yellowish green flowers and sculptured, bell-shaped fruit.

Similar species: Myrtles, Evening Primroses.
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Jun 12, 2020. Captured Mar 24, 2017 17:03 in Dunstan Rd, Willunga South SA 5172, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/1579s
  • ISO1600
  • 135mm