Eucalyptus deglupta
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Alok Goyal
Jul 28, 2011, 12:40:38 AM7/28/11
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Hallo all
i m looking for some information on the name 'Eucalyptus deglupta'. what is the origin or the meaning of the word 'deglupta' . i mean like Eucalyptus ‘eu’=well
+ ‘calyptos’=covered, refers to the protective operculum or cap like structure
in the bud stage of the tree.
what is the meaning/origin/etymology of the word deglupta?
Alok
Mohan V. Chunkath
Jul 28, 2011, 3:23:52 AM7/28/11
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From the Latin degluptere, to peel or peeling skin, referring to the
way the bark peels from the trunk
Regards,
Mohan
way the bark peels from the trunk
Regards,
Mohan
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