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Melaleuca howeana

Plants

Family: Myrtaceae · Genus: Melaleuca

Melaleuca howeana

Poyt448 Peter Woodard · public_domain

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Melaleuca howeana, commonly known as tea tree, is a plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae and is endemic to the Lord Howe Island group, 600 km (400 mi) off the east coast of Australia. It is common in exposed areas, on cliffs and ridges, occasionally forming pure stands. Its closest mainland relative is Melaleuca ericifolia.

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