Did William Blakely have a specific type of gum named in his honor?
No
Yes, pink gum
Yes, red gum
Yes, blue gum
Answer
The answer is yes. William Blakely had a specific type of gum named in his honor. Red gum is a species of gum tree native to Australia. It is the national floral emblem of Australia. The red gum was named in honor of William Blakely, an early Australian explorer and botanist.
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