Like many related plants, the conspicuous parts of the flowers of the majority of the species are the stamens, the male parts of the flowers. These surround the central stigma which arises from the flower's ovary. In Eucalyptus and Corymbia the petals and stamens are fused into a cap called an operculum which covers the flowers at the bud stage. As the flower opens the cap is shed. It is, in fact, the operculum which gives Eucalyptus its name (eu, well and calyptos covered). – Australian Native Plants Society
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ReplyDeleteGosh until I saw the acknowledgement I thought you knew all that stuff yourself! I notice the eucalypts are flowering in the bush here too. They are white however, not this pretty pink
ReplyDeleteMost interesting! I love the eucalyptus trees and their flowers. I once saw some Austalian flower fairies painting which were lovely - highlighting all the differnt unusual flowers.
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing blooms. I never knew they were flowering.
ReplyDeleteInteresting flowers! this is the first time I saw "Eucalyptus Flowers" I really don't have idea about it before. Anyway, thanks for sharing this post. Looking forward for your next post.
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