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Lagunaria patersonia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malvales
Family:	Malvaceae
Genus:	Lagunaria
Species:	L. patersonia
Binomial name
Lagunaria patersonia (Andrews) G.Don
Synonyms
Hibiscus patersonii R.Br. Hibiscus patersonius Andrews, orth. var. Laguna squamea Vent. Lagunaria patersonia var. typica Domin Solandra squamea Poir.

Lagunaria patersonia is a species of tree in the family Malvaceae. It is commonly known as the pyramid tree, Norfolk Island hibiscus, Queensland white oak, sally wood, or simply as white oak on Norfolk Island. Its seed capsules are filled with irritating hairs giving rise to common names, itchy bomb tree, and cow itch tree.

• Habit
• Pale flower
• Deeper coloured flower
• Fruits

References

1. ^ "Lagunaria patersonia (Andrews) G.Don". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
2. "Australian Plant Names Index". Retrieved 2014-01-14.
3. "Norfolk Island > Natural Environment > Flora". Australia Department of the Environment. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
4. Tree Management Procedure For Trees On Public Land. Kiama Municipal Council. 2009.

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