Gum - Tree

: They belong to the Myrtaceae (myrtle) family. Defining Features :

: Ranges from smooth and pale to dark, deeply fissured "ironbark" or fibrous "stringybark". gum tree

: Characterized by a "cap" (operculum) that falls off to reveal a mass of stamens. Popular Species and Their Roles The Rise and Fall of the Gum Tree | Essay, Nexus : They belong to the Myrtaceae (myrtle) family