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Also Known As gum tree • Eucalyptus • stringybark tree

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Herbal teas in white porcelain dishes over a bamboo background.
Properties of Herbal Teas Quiz
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Forest fire burning trees and grasses. (flames, smoke, combustion)
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Plant seedlings emerging from rich fertile soil
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