Eucalyptus bark. Naturally peeling bark on the trunk of a "stringybark" tree,Eucalyptus obliqua. Bark forms the protective and tough outer sheath of the trunk and branches of trees and woody shrubs. Eucalyptus species (family: Myrtaceae),many of which are known as gum trees,form the predominant vegetation in Australian forests. The ragged bark is typical. Species known as stringybarks have a fibrous inner bark,including the peppermint trees. Eucalyptus trees are used for timber,and extracts from their bark are used in the manufacture of various dyes and drugs. Photographed in Tasmania | |
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