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Red Ash

Alphitonia excelsa

Field notes

Alphitonia excelsa, commonly known as the red ash or soap tree, is a species of tree in the family Rhamnaceae. It is native to New Guinea and Australia, where it is found in New South Wales, Queensland, the Northern Territory, and the northeastern tip of Western Australia. It is used in bush regeneration as a pioneer species and for amenity planting.

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