firestarter
“The eucalyptus is more dangerous than other trees, the leaves and the bark are very flammable, strips of bark hang off the trunks and are carried by the wind, spreading the flames. Introduced to Portugal in the 18th century from Australia, eucalyptus has many commercial uses...for paper, lumber, wood-burning stoves and stakes for fencing. The essential oils are used in many medications for colds and congestion, and as remedies for pain, used in creams and ointments to relieve muscle and joint pain, and in some mouthwashes It grows quickly and is a substantial cash-crop in Portugal.
firestarter
“The eucalyptus is more dangerous than other trees, the leaves and the bark are very flammable, strips of bark hang off the trunks and are carried by the wind, spreading the flames. Introduced to Portugal in the 18th century from Australia, eucalyptus has many commercial uses...for paper, lumber, wood-burning stoves and stakes for fencing. The essential oils are used in many medications for colds and congestion, and as remedies for pain, used in creams and ointments to relieve muscle and joint pain, and in some mouthwashes It grows quickly and is a substantial cash-crop in Portugal.