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Type of gum tree (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

messmate

(Other definitions for messmate that I've seen before include "Fellow diner" , "Army companion sharing a 4 down" , "Associate on board" , "Fellow soldier" , "He sits down with one" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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