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these trees about 5 or 6 miles long by about half a mile wide, along the top of the 

 Jounama Peaks. Its lowest level would be between 4,500 and 5,000 feet. The tree 

 is one of the largest in the district. The buds mature in a few weeks, and the fruits 

 set immediately; in other words, it flowers and fruits in the same year." (de Beuzeville.) 

 (A consequence of the severity of the climate during the greater part of the year.) 

 This species and E. stellulata Sieb. in the same district carry buds and fruits in all stages 

 of maturity during the year. 



AFFINITIES. 



1. With E. coriacea A. Cunn., var. alpina. 



It differs in being a much larger, and, as a rule, a freer growing plant. " Have 

 never seen a form like it before. Tree much like the ordinary E. coriacea, except for 

 it being much more spreading and gnarled, though this might be accounted for by its 

 exposed position at a high altitude." (de Beuzeville.) It has large, mostly obUque 

 leaves and large angular buds. The fruits are also two or three times as large as those 

 of var. alpina, and usually with two or three faint angles and a more convex rim. 



Its affinity with the Tasmanian E. coccifera Hook, f., is more remote. 



2. With E. gigantea Hook. f. 



The affinity lies in the shape of the juvenile leaves (suckers) and more distantly 

 in the. fruits. The foUage of both species is fragrant, with the same kind of odour, but 

 E. gigantea is a rough-barked species, while .£'. de Beuzevillei is a Gum. 



3. With E. tetragona F.v.M. 



There is similarity in the polygonal, often quadrangular fruits, which requires 

 a word of caution in case fruits are the only material available. 



