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Melaleuca alternifolia

Plants

Family: Myrtaceae · Genus: Melaleuca

Melaleuca alternifolia

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Melaleuca alternifolia, commonly known as tea tree, is a species of tree or tall shrub in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Endemic to Australia, it occurs in southeast Queensland and the north coast and adjacent ranges of New South Wales where it grows along streams and on swampy flats, and is often the dominant species where it occurs.

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Growing details and traits for Melaleuca alternifolia in the Library.

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