A shrub or small tree with rough, furrowed bark. Foliage can be drooping or held erect. Branchlets have whorls of 6-9 teeth at each joint. Female flower is pictured.
Flowering start in September.
Identification
The main flower colour is red. Pine-like foliage with small red feathery flowers. Cone-like seed pods.
Uses
Most Casuarinas have wood that burns well at a cool but even temperature.
References
Flowers and Plants of NSW and Southern Queensland. Rotherham, Briggs, Blaxell and Carolin.
Created: 18 Feb 2014 - Member - John and Val
Updated: 24 Mar 2014 - Member - John and Val
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