Ah-ha!! It's always the "second" name that tells the tale. My mom knows all plants by their Latin names - drives me nuts! LOL!!!
I use a lot of tea tree oil with the critters and other essential oils as well, for medicinal and aromatherapy uses. I think there is something growing on this earth for just about every ailment one could have and find it fascinating
I bought a eucalyptus tree this summer on sale at a home improvement store that also sells plants. I had planned to bring it inside during the winter and try to keep it pruned to a miniature size. Good thing I only paid $1, since it died Most all of my perennials were half dead and drastically reduced when I bought them. More often than not, a little TLC is all they need and I love a great bargain!!
Off to mow some grass for the chickens