Notelaea longifolia (no-tel-EE-a)
Common Names: Large Mock-olive, Large-leaved Olive, Long-leaved Native Olive, axe-breaker, coobagum
Derivation of the name:
| Notolaea: from Greek “notos” the south or south-west quarter and “elaia” the olive tree, referring to its southern hemisphere occurrence in Australasia only |
Longifolia: from Latin “longa” long and “folium” a leaf. Referring to its long leaves.