Santalum lanceolatum [Santalum = fragrant, lanceolatum = narrow leaves]
A small tree with drooping branches and grey/blue leaves. White flowers become small blue/black plum shaped fruits. Sandalwood is a root parasite, attaching its roots to other plants - not harming their host. It is an excellent fodder tree for stock, being palatable and nutritious. The wood takes a good polish and is yellowish in colour, and useful for cabinet work. In Asia Sandalwood is used in the production of small ornaments and for incense sticks because of its fragrance. Aborigines burnt the leaves and branches as an insect repellent, and perhaps the incense works in the same way.
Family SANTALACEAE
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