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Gum tree 最高可长到一百五六十米,堪称世界上最高的树。在澳洲森林里,gum tree 约占 80% ;在城市,公园里、空地上、房前屋后,也是随处都可见到各种各样的 gum tree. 以下是本人早晨散步时,在附近的街道、公园里随手拍的一些 gum tree 照片,与大家分享。
澳大利亚东部有近50种 gum tree,其树叶为澳洲的特有动物树袋熊(koala bear)的唯一食物来源。Gum tree 木质坚韧,用途很广, 还可提炼出尤加利精油。尤加利精油是一种消毒、杀菌、抗病毒剂,可缓解胸痛、祛痰;亦可做肌肉酸痛软膏,有除虫功效,也可以缓解昆虫咬伤的疼痛。
是的,澳大利亚的 gum tree 的确是一种很普通的树,但它顽强地生存在这贫瘠的土地上,可以说,你把它栽哪儿,它就能在哪儿活,适应力超乎寻常。它默默无语,不管多么困难,它总是用自己进化和成长的故事来传递各种有益的信息,让人们去思索和回味。看!下面这些长满瘤、近于“残疾”的 gum tree,一棵棵仍然活得这样潇洒,甚至还开出了满树的红花。
这里,从英语介绍文章中摘录了两段原文,供有兴趣的网友参考。
The eucalyptus tree is a large, fast-growing evergreen that is native to Australia. The tree can grow to 375-480 feet (125-160 meters). Eucalyptus belongs to the myrtle (Myrtaceae) family. There are more than 300 species of eucalyptus, and Eucalyptus globulus is the most well-known species. One species (E. amygdalin ) is the tallest tree known in the world. The tree grows best in areas with an average temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Eucalyptus trees constitute over 75% of the tree population of Australia. The eucalyptus tree is also known in Australia as the blue gum tree or malee. Other names for eucalyptus include Australian fever tree and stringy bark tree. The name is actually derived from the Greek word "eucalyptos," which means "well covered," and refers to the cuplike membrane that covers the budding flowers of the tree.
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