Qutb Gum Tree

Lost in the farthest corner of Qtub Minar complex, this obscure 'box' Eucalypt was identified and noted in Trees of Delhi.

Lost in the farthest corner of Qtub Minar complex, this obscure ‘box’ Eucalypt was identified and noted in Trees of Delhi.

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Common name: Reid River Box: A gum tree from tropical northeastern Australia
Botanical species: Eucalyptus brownii
Botanical family : Myrtaceae [Jamun or Eucalyptus]
This species is profiled in Krishen’s Trees of Delhi: A Field Guide

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For the landmarked tree named Qutb Gum Tree , the database reference code is: a017.

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