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No. 115. No main trunk (mallee habit). Usually between 12 and 20 feet high; 

 stem usually not more than 6 inches in diameter. Smooth bark. Many of the trees 

 seen are re-growths. Original trees probably up to about 30 feet in height, and stems 

 near the ground about 9 inches in diameter. Comet Vale (J. T. Jutson, No. 115, 

 December, 1916; fruits, 25th March, 1917). 



AFFINITY. 



With E. eudesmioides F.v.M. 



It is evidently closely related to this species. I have not juvenile leaves of the 

 new species, but the two can be compared to some extent on perusing Plate 189. It 

 seems to me that E. eudesmioides is a remarkably uniform species. E. Ebbanoensis 

 differs from it sharply in the fruits, which are larger, inclined to be quadrangular, usually 

 angled, with a thin rim and sunk valves. It also appears to be longer leaved and more 

 free-growing. Both species are Mallees or small trees, and have their inflorescence 

 in threes. The new species, while I believe it to be quite distinct, requires further 

 investigation before we can fully define it. 



