river gum

noun

: an often somewhat crooked and irregular Australian red gum (Eucalyptus rostrata or E. camaldulensis) that grows chiefly along rivers, has lanceolate leaves, and yields a durable reddish lumber used in heavy construction

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“River gum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/river%20gum. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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