Which tree was named in honour of William Blakely?
Eucalyptus maidenton
Eucalyptus blakelyi
Acacia blakelyi
Eucalyptus farison
Answer
The Eucalyptus blakelyi, also known as Blakely's gum, is a species of tree that is native to New South Wales and Queensland in Australia. It was named in honour of William Blakely, a botanist and explorer who collected specimens of the tree in 1868. The Eucalyptus blakelyi is a medium-sized tree that can grow to a height of up to 20 metres.
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