Gum Tree -

: They belong to the Myrtaceae (myrtle) family. Defining Features :

: Ranges from smooth and pale to dark, deeply fissured "ironbark" or fibrous "stringybark". gum tree

: Contain oil glands that produce a signature aromatic scent, widely used in medicines like cough drops. : They belong to the Myrtaceae (myrtle) family

, Corymbia , and Angophora . They are named for the thick, gummy sap (kino) that oozes from wounds in their trunks. Overview of the Gum Tree gum tree