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 88 27.— KURRAJONG (Sterculia Gregorii).

A tree attaining 25ft. with a thick straight trunk and widely spreading dense branches. The bark is rough and persistent, and of a light grey colour. The wood is spongy, and may possess qualities which will make it useful for paper-making. The cambium ring yields a strong fibre. This is an excellent shade tree, being very densely branched. The leaves are divided into finger-like segments, and the flowers are greenish red, broadly bell-shaped. Occurs freely throughout the goldfields, particularly in the "mulga" area.



Kurrajong.