Eucalyptus corynocalyx, F. v. M. Sugar Gum. Fig. 1428. Tree, to 120 ft.: bark smooth: Lvs. elongate-lanceolate; veins oblique: lid almost hemispheric, projecting beyond the calyx-tube; stamens 2-3 lines long; anthers short-oblong, opening by distinct parallel slits: fr. almost egg-shaped, nearly ½ in. long by 3-4 lines thick; rim thin; caps, deeply sunk. June-Nov. F.v.M. Eucal. 2:2. G.O. II. 12:593.—A valuable drought-resistant species but does not endure temperatures below 20-25°. Timber close-grained and hard, of a yellowish white color: very durable underground: grown in Calif, for railway ties. An ornamental tree used for roadside planting in S. Calif.: affords much bee pasturage.