More than 500 species of this plant widely cultivated for their gums, resins, oils, and woods. Eucalyptus also known as Australian Fever and Blue-Gum. Eucalyptus also known as E. globulus.
Famous “gum” trees of Australia, sources of essential oils used in perfumery and medicine. Despite the enormous height they normally attain, they can be grown indoors with occasional pruning to maintain a manageable size. Cough drops and sore throat lozenges are made with the oil. Powerful antiseptic. Helps deodorize the air when grown indoors.
A genus of tree growing mainly in Australia, from which a strongly smelling oil is distilled.