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Tropical tree, also known as the paperbark
meMaleuca leucadendron, family Myrtaceae. The
leaves produce cajuput oil, which has
medicinal uses. In favourable conditions,
such as in the Florida Everglades, the tree
reproduces rapidly. Attempts are being made
to extirpate it because in a forest fire its
crown becomes a ball of flame, accelerating
the spread of the blaze in all directions.