Common Name : |
Norfolk Island Hibiscus |
Scientific Name : |
Lagunaria patersonia |
Circumference : |
2.85 metres (112 inches) |
Height : |
13.00 metres (42 feet) |
Crown : |
15.00 metres (49 feet) |
Points : |
167 |
State : |
NSWC |
Town : |
Sydney, Botanic G |
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Location : |
Lawn 60 |
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Nominator : |
Andrew McIntosh |
Year Measured : |
2010 |
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Comments : |
Lagunaria patersonia is a species of tree in the family Malvaceae.[1] It is commonly known as the pyramid tree, Norfolk Island hibiscus, Queensland white oak, sally wood,[2] or simply as white oak on Norfolk Island.[3] Its seed capsules are filled with irritating hairs giving rise to common names, itchy bomb tree,[4] and cow itch tree. |