radish-tree

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

n.


an Australian timber-tree, Codonocarpus cotinifolius, F. v. M., N.O. Phytolaceae; called also Poplarin Central Australia.

1894. `Melbourne Museum Catalogue – – Economic Woods,' No. 61:

«Radish-Tree: occurs in the Mallee-scrub very sparingly;attaining a height of thirty feet. The poplar of the CentralAustralian explorers. Whole tree strong-scented.»

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