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If something is "up a gum tree", it is off on the wrong track, and considerably diverted from the real task or answer. A person who is "up a gum tree" is also either on the wrong track, or sometimes apparently crazy.
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∙ 12y ago"Up a gum tree" is an Australian colloquialism that usually means someone is off on the wrong track, and not on the same wavelength as everyone else.
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How do gum tree reproduce?
Gum trees reproduce by dropping seeds which germinate into small plants and grow into a reasonable sized tree in about 20 years. The other name for gum tree is eucalyptus tree. And no, you can't get chewing or bubblegum from gum trees. They are poisonous to eat but clear your nose if you smell them.
What are some leaves that start with the letter g?
gum tree (Australian) Green Ash Tree
What kind of tree produces gumballs?
sweet gum trees produce gumballs
Can you climb Eucalyptus pauciflora?
The Eucalyptus pauciflora, or snow gum tree, is native to Australia. These trees are not very tall (13-30-feet), but they are also very flexible. It may be possible to climb up the trunk of a larger tree.
Why doesn't gum dissolve in the mouth?
Gum is insoluble in water and also resists breakdown by the mouth's enzymes.As the name implies.........it's gum. From my experience, touching gum or sap of tree is very thick and sticky. Tis just like chewing on rubber band...it never seems to go away or finish.it's somewhat stubborn. the only difference between the sap/gum of a tree and a chewing gum is that the latter has sweetners and flavours which quickly fade away while we keep on chewing and chewing.
Is a macaroni tree made out of real macaroni?
Yes, and gum tree's are made of chewed up gum
What is the meaning of the name Racheen or Rasheen?
The meaning of the name Racheen or Rasheen is resin or gum of the poplar tree
What is a saying up a gum tree?
"Up a gum tree" is an Australian colloquialism that usually means someone is off on the wrong track, and not on the same wavelength as everyone else.
What does the saying up a gum tree mean?
"Up a gum tree" is an Australian colloquialism that usually means someone is off on the wrong track, and not on the same wavelength as everyone else.
Is a eucalyptus tree a gum tree?
A Eucalyptus tree is exactly the same as a Gum tree.
What group is the scribbly gum tree in?
The scribbly gum is a eucalyptus tree.
When was Gum Tree Canoe created?
Gum Tree Canoe was created in 1978.
What is another name for a gum tree?
The gum tree is mostly native to Australia. Yes, there is another name for the gum tree; it is Eucalyptus.
Is gum made out of tree sap?
More on the yes side. Gum has tree resin in it, tree resin is what makes it stretchy. If you put more of it in regular gum, you get bubble gum!
What is the source of chewing gum?
Actually chewing gum is made up of chicle ! It is from a kind of tree in the Amazon Rain Forest .
What tree is used to make gum?
Despite its name, no species of gum tree, or eucalyptus, is used in making gum. The "Chewing Gum tree" is the nickname for the Sapodilla tree, which is native to Central and South America. Chewing gum is made from a thick, milky, latex juice called "chicle" which is extracted from the sap of the sapodilla tree.
Is gum tree a flowering tree?
yes
