This native Australian species includes about 700 different varieties which are very tall and come from the Myrtaceae family. The British brought this species to the Holy Land during the time of the Mandate. The name Eucalyptus comes from the Greek word meaning cover, which relates to the formation of the flower. The flowers from the many species of this tree come in various colours and sizes and appear during most of the year throughout the whole of the Holy Land, both in dry and wet conditions. The oil from the leaves is used for medicinal purposes.
