Messmate is a common name for a group of species of tree in the plant genus Eucalyptus, all of which have rough bark. The name is of uncertain origin.[1]

Species commonly known as "messmate" include:[2]

References

  1. Boland, D. J.; et al. (1985). Forest Trees of Australia (4th ed.). ISBN 0-643-05423-5.
  2. "Australian Plant Common Name Database". Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 2007-07-15.
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