Manna Gum (Noun)
Meaning
Tall tree yielding a false manna.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Eucalyptus viminalis, also known as the manna gum, is a tall tree native to southeastern Australia.
- The sweet, sticky substance exuded by the manna gum tree is often mistaken for true manna.
- Farmers in the region have come to rely on the manna gum as a natural source of food for their livestock during times of drought.
- The false manna produced by the manna gum tree has been used by locals for centuries as a sweetener and to make a medicinal syrup.
- Hikers in the Outback often look for the manna gum tree, which can provide a welcome source of energy-rich manna on long treks.