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[ID] identify needed

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i was wondering what type of tree this was there's quiet a few in the area.
they have this little yellow nut that opens i think it drops seed.

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I think it might be a Persoonia (geebung).
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Thanks Matt :D
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You might look at Pittosporum angustifolium. It grows out your way. The chambered fruit makes me think it isn't Persoonia. It used to be called Pittosporum phillyreoides, so if you go looking for it, it might be under the older name.
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thanks Kunzea i found this also

Gumby Gumby is a rare member of the botanical family Pittosporum. It is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. Whilst six varieties can be found in the state of Queensland alone

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There are many variations and to avoid confusion the following names also refer to EXACTLY the same Australian Native Plant.

- Pittosporum Phylliraeoides
- Pittosporum Angustifolium
- Gumbi Gumbi
- Gumbi
- Gumby Gumby
- Native Apricot
- Cumbi Cumbi
- Weeping Pittosporum
- Meemeei
- Cattle Bush
- Bitter Bush
- Butter Bush
- Berrigan
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