gumtrees
Koala's dining perch
Gumtrees are trees of the genus *Eucalyptus*, native to Australia and known for producing sticky sap or gum.
The term encompasses hundreds of species, from towering forest trees to scrubby mallees.
Gumtrees dominate Australian landscapes and appear frequently in the country's literature and imagery: koalas sleeping in the gumtrees, the smell of eucalyptus from the gumtrees after rain.
Multi-stemmed Australian shrub
- ironbarkHard-trunked Australian eucalyptus
- stringybarkEucalyptus with fibrous trunk covering
- scribblyMessily written or drawn
- jarrahAustralian eucalypt species
Sharp canine vocalization
- ribbonsNarrow fabric strips
- sheddingLosing outer covering
- mottledHaving irregular color patches
- trunkMain stem or storage
limbs · gnarled · distinctive · silver · grey · cream · capsules · blossom
Overhead protective covering
- woodlandForested land area
- bushlandUncultivated native vegetation area
- outbackRemote interior wilderness
- scrublandArea of low shrubs
forest · understory · ecosystem · biodiversity · flora · fauna · koala · possum
Aromatic crystalline insect deterrent
- fragrantEmitting pleasant smell
- volatileLiable to sudden change
- medicinalHaving healing properties
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
terpenes · pungent · menthol · balsamic · invigorating · aromatherapy · decongestant · lozenge
mallee
Multi-stemmed Australian shrub
- ironbarkHard-trunked Australian eucalyptus
- stringybarkEucalyptus with fibrous trunk covering
- scribblyMessily written or drawn
bark
Sharp canine vocalization
trunk · limbs · gnarled · distinctive · silver · grey · cream · capsules · blossom · nectar
canopy
Overhead protective covering
- woodlandForested land area
- bushlandUncultivated native vegetation area
- outbackRemote interior wilderness
scrubland · forest · understory · ecosystem · biodiversity · flora · fauna · koala · possum · cockatoo
camphor
Aromatic crystalline insect deterrent
antiseptic · terpenes · pungent · menthol · balsamic · invigorating · aromatherapy · decongestant · lozenge · liniment
drought-tolerant
Able to withstand aridity
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
- fire-resistantSlow to catch flame
regrowth · coppicing · survivor · tenacious · robust · deep-rooted · evergreen · tough · recovery · regenerating