Letter E

E  ( Eucalypt) tag 

 E is for Eucalypt - essentially Australian tree (gum tree), although I am sure many of you have seen some of the 700+  eucalypt species in many different countries.  I love the beautiful distinctive shapes of gum leaves, and often pick up leaves from the ground during walks around the neighbourhood.  Gum leaves are well known not only because of they are the source of valued eucalyptus oil, but because they are the food of koalas ( and some possums).  Although gum leaves are not usually bright orange, I recently picked up some which were various shades of yellow/orange/red and these inspired this week's tag. On some cotton fabric,  I "sun printed " some leaves  and a letter E and used permanent marker and alcohol to make the leaf markings. I  then cut one leaf  out and applied it raised from the surface of the background fabric with another leaf and the 'E" print.

A few eucalypt trees near my house. 

And thanks again for all your comments and interest in the alphabet of Australian plants, and congratulations to Pat - your image is stunning and makes a perfect header for this wonderful blog.