Marlock

Summary

A marlock or moort[1] is a shrubby or small-tree form of Eucalyptus found in Western Australia. Unlike the mallee, it is single-stemmed and lacks a lignotuber. It has a dense canopy of leaves which often extends to near ground level.

Marlock species include:

Moorts are a form of marlock with smooth, grey bark including the following species:

References edit

  1. ^ "Learn about eucalypts". EUCLID - Eucalypts of Australia. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
  • "Habit of Eucalypts". Euclid. Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 2007-06-12.
  • Debenham, C. (1971). The Language of Botany. Chipping Norton, NSW, Australia: Society for Growing Australian Plants. ISBN 0909830010.