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Melaleuca thymifolia Sm.

Thyme honey-myrtle · Myrtaceae

Also known as Melaleuca coronata, Melaleuca discolor, Melaleuca fimbriata, Melaleuca gnidiifolia and 6 more synonyms.

Melaleuca thymifolia, commonly known as thyme honey-myrtle, is a plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae and is native to eastern Australia.

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About Thyme honey-myrtle

Melaleuca thymifolia, commonly known as thyme honey-myrtle, is a plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae and is native to eastern Australia. It is often noticed in spring, with its attractive, purple flowers and is one of the most commonly cultivated melaleucas. A fragrant shrub, it usually grows to about 1.0 m (3 ft) tall, has corky bark and slender, wiry stems.

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Native rangeNew South Wales, Queensland
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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