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Eucalyptus camaldulensis stamp
Date of issue: 24 April 1974
Artist: Hans Heysen

Plant: Eucalyptus camaldulensis

Family: MYRTACEAE

River Red Gum

Large spreading tree to 30m.
Symbol of inland Australia.
Occurs in all mainland states of Australia.

From an original painting by Hans Heysen (1877-1968).
Born Germany, arrived Australia 1884.
Lived in South Australia.

 


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