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| Chunky Waking up From Nap, Anthony Chabot Regional Park, Oakland, CA |
Eucalyptus, while not native to the area, is a long-term California resident, having been introduced in the mid 1800's, There is some controversy over the Australian transplant. Opponents explain that eucalyptus provides neither lumber nor fuel and is both a major fire hazard and an invasive species. Supporters argue that all that may be true, but it looks pretty and smells nice.
