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Why many native australian natives have oils in their leaves?

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Why many native australian natives have oils in their leaves?

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  1. 1. Because they are in the Myrtle (Myrtaceae) family, which is an oily plant family.

    2. Because the oils are toxic to pests and pathogens, thus encouraging species survival.


  2. They contain oily toxins that keep predators away.
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