Swamp Mahogany - Eucalyptus robusta

Image Source: Doug Beckers (Wiki Commons)

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• Introduced to Hawaii in the 1880's.

    Source: (Majesty I, 1982)

• This tree was one of Hawaii's first experiments in reforestation.
  
• One of the most commonly planted tree species in the state.
• Comes from coastal regions of southeastern Queensland to Southern New South Wales.
• Commercially important for its use in flooring, house, framing, and for furniture and boat siding.

    Source: (Majesty II, 1991)

• Member of mulberry family (Moraceae).
  
• Related to breadfruit tree.
• Bark has been used to make paper.
• Tree's latex is very poisonous.
• Name means "poison" in Malay.

    ​Source: (Wageman, 2008)