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Eucalyptus marginata belongs to the myrtle (Myrtaceae) family, which has aromatic leaves dotted with oil glands.

 

botanical name from the Greek eu-kalypto, meaning to cover, which refers to the cap of the flower bud.

 

The jarrah tree grows up to 40 metres in height (130 feet) and can live to up to 1,000 years old. They are only found in the south west corner of Western Australia.

 

 

 

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