Angophora is closely related to Corymbia and Eucalyptus, all three of which are referred to as eucalypts. The distinguishing characteristics of Angophora are opposite leaves and fruit with sharp ribs (as opposed to Eucalyptus' generally smooth fruit). Angophora fruit also lacks an operculum, or bud cap. The name Angophora is composed of the Greek words for goblet (angeion) and carry (phoreo), in reference to the cup-shaped fruit.
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