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Date of issue
: 24 April 1974
Artist
: Hans Heysen
Plant
: Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Family
: Myrtaceae
River Red Gum
Large spreading tree to 30m.
Symbol of inland Australia.
Occurs in all mainland states of Australia.
From an original painting by Hans Heysen (1877-1968).
Born Germany, arrived Australia 1884.
Lived in South Australia.
