leichhardt

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

or Leichhardt-Tree


n.

an Australian timber-tree, Morinda citrifolia, Linn., N.O. Rubiaceae; called also Canary-wood and IndianMulberry. In Queensland, the name is applied to Sarcocephalus cordatus, Miq., N.O. Rubiaceae,a large timber-tree of North Queensland, much usedin building.

1874. M. K. Beveridge, `Lost Life,' p. 40:

«Groaning beneath the friendly shade

That by a Leichhardt-tree was made.»

1885. H. Finch-Hatton, `Advance Australia, p. 258:

«The Leichhardt is a very symmetrical tree, that grows to aheight of about sixty feet, and has leaves rather like a biglaurel.»

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