Black Sally (Noun)
Meaning
A small mallee with rough dark-colored bark toward the butt; yields a red eucalyptus kino gum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The black sally tree is a small mallee native to Western Australia, known for its distinctive rough dark-colored bark.
- In the outback, the black sally is a common sight, its dark trunk standing out against the lighter-colored soil.
- The black sally yields a valuable red eucalyptus kino gum, which has been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
- Black sally trees are often found growing in poor soil, where other trees might struggle to survive.
- The rough bark of the black sally tree provides a habitat for a variety of insects and small animals.