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Eucalyptus maculata

Eucalyptus maculata

8.8
A large Australian gum tree with spotted, patchy bark often called spotted gum
  • noun
  • Australian
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  • The characteristic bark of Eucalyptus maculata gives it the name 'spotted gum'.

Examples

  • We walked beneath the towering Eucalyptus maculata lining the Australian coastline.

  • The durable timber of the Eucalyptus maculata is highly valued in construction.

  • The Eucalyptus maculata is known for its unique bark.

  • Have you seen a Eucalyptus maculata before?

  • The distinctive mottled bark of the Eucalyptus maculata makes it easily recognizable in the forest.

  • Many builders choose Eucalyptus maculata for its strong and durable timber, perfect for various projects.

  • In Australia, the Eucalyptus maculata can grow up to 50 meters tall, providing shade and beauty to the landscape.

Synonyms

spotted gum
vsEucalyptus maculata
  • Australian
9.3

A large Australian tree with smooth spotted bark and strong wood

is the formal scientific name used in botanical contexts

Surface Forms

Eucalyptus maculata singular
Eucalyptus maculatas plural

Morphology

Eucalyptus + maculata

This is a scientific Latin binomial: the whole phrase functions as a proper name for a species rather than a compositional English phrase. The second element 'maculata' is a Latin epithet (meaning 'spotted') not present in the learner dictionary entry, so a B1 learner who knows 'Eucalyptus' but not Latin would not reliably derive the common meaning 'spotted gum'. Therefore the expression is not transparently compositional for typical learners.

Etymology

Eucalyptus maculata may come from Greek and Latin words: Eucalyptus means 'well-covered' because of the cap over the flower bud, and maculata means 'spotted' for its patchy bark, so the name points to how the tree looks and explains the common name 'spotted gum'.