
Bells of Ireland
Moluccella laevis
Eucalyptus cinerea
Aromatic foliage with silvery-blue or green leaves. Not flowers but essential greenery. Fresh, clean scent. Dries beautifully. Modern farmhouse style staple.
Year-round
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 14 to 28 days
when properly cared for
Fresh, clean, menthol-like scent with medicinal undertones
Contains eucalyptol which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness if ingested. Essential oil is more concentrated and dangerous. Keep away from pets.
There are over 700 species of eucalyptus, nearly all native to Australia
Koalas can eat eucalyptus because they have special gut bacteria to detoxify it
Eucalyptus oil was used to clean wounds in World War I
The tallest flowering plant in the world is a eucalyptus tree at over 330 feet
Eucalyptus is native to Australia, with over 700 species. Aboriginal Australians used it medicinally for thousands of years. European settlers discovered its antiseptic properties, leading to worldwide cultivation. During WWI, eucalyptus oil treated soldiers' wounds when medical supplies ran short.
Anthurium andraeanum