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But what else tree, not as wonderful could be born in the amazing land of the Green continent. Eucalyptus has spread now around the world, but nowhere is it like at home. Special feelings for him cherish, of course, koalas, which are nothing else but the leaves of this tree is the pump in the mouth does not take. It is for them and food and water.





Pumps these trees call for their exceptional ability to absorb moisture – they will not only eat a lot, but vaporize. Mature tree per day may "nasasyvayut" and evaporate more than 300 liters of water (for comparison – the birch of only 40). Therefore, eucalyptus is often planted in swampy areas to drain. And wood then you can do something useful.





The wood of eucalyptus is wonderful – thick, smooth, resinous and heavy (heavier than water), rot almost impossible. Of it often produce the trim for vehicles, supports for bridges, the arms of the joiner's tool. From the bark excellent paper.





But the shadow of a miracle-tree will not wait. Even under the largest members (and they are really huge – up to 100 meters in height and 20 feet in circumference) is not to hide from the heat – the leaves always turn the edge of the sun, apparently afraid of burns. But in this forest, light and easy to breathe – the air is filled with the fresh fragrance of essential oils. And they are known to kill various harmful bacteria. However, the leaves must still be processed, decontaminated the air eucalyptus forests – is likely a myth.





Australians respect the eucalyptus and extraordinary love of life – the frequent fires occurring in the dry climate of the country is not able to destroy green spaces. Eucalyptus trees cracked in the fire, and after a few days the cracks start to grow wildly shoots (Oliva were honored Greeks in about the same properties). While some botanists claim that a number of species of eucalyptus trees, the fruits do not burst, unless there is a fire. That is, they don't just carry fire, he just needs them.





In Australia and Tasmania are several hundred species of eucalyptus trees – scientists are still not decided exactly how much. According to some sources – 150, in others their number reaches 800. But no matter how many different types of eucalyptus trees did not grow on the hot earth of the Green continent, they will enjoy the attention and affection of hot locals.

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