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The Brittle gum (Eucalyptus mannifera) belongs to Myrtaceae (the Myrtle family). It is a tall evergreen tree that is distributed in New South Wales, Australia. It grows in open forests on hills and plateaus, reaching heights of 10 to 20 m. This species is cold-hardy and drought-tolerant. The bark is smooth and white, often dotted with gray spots, turning pink from late spring to summer. Leaves are narrowly lanceolate, about 12 cm long, and dull green. From late summer to fall, it produces pale yellowish-white flowers. The fruit is a cup-shaped to hemispherical capsule. As its English name suggests, the wood is extremely brittle and is not valued as a timber species.
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