Lemon-scented Gum
by Louise Merigot
Title
Lemon-scented Gum
Artist
Louise Merigot
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This huge floral display of blossom is from my favourite tree in my garden, here in South Australia. Corymbia citriodora, commonly known as lemon-scented gum. A beautiful, tall growing tree with a distinctive, often powdery white to grey coloured bark which curls and flakes off in spring. Its leaves are green, long and slender with an amazing, strong lemon fragrance when crushed. Its strong scent is a distinguishing attribute, with the essential oils produced from this varie
ty often being used in fragrances as well as insect repellents. In summer and autumn, feathery white flowers appear, making it a good source of food for honey bees and nectar feeding birds.
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September 19th, 2021
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Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, on your amazing floral image, Featured, in BIRTH MONTH FLOWERS, homepage group, of Fine Art America, for the month, of May!
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