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The essential oil industry of Australia

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This industry is founded primarily on eucalyptus oils from several species. The more important minor endemic oils are those of Australian sandalwood and of two or three genera known as “tea-trees”. Various factors have prevented exploitation of other potentially valuable native oils. Among exotic oils, only that of lavender has been commercially produced.

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    A. R. Penfold & J. L. Willis

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Penfold, A.R., Willis, J.L. The essential oil industry of Australia. Econ Bot 8, 316–336 (1954). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02908604

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