Melaleuca is a genus of around 300 species of plants in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), commonly known as paperbarks, honey myrtles, or tea trees. Native to Australia, Melaleuca plants are versatile and thrive in various climates, particularly in warm, temperate, and tropical regions. They are recognized for their distinctive bark, aromatic leaves, and often showy…
Leptospermum–commonly called tea tree–is a shrub or small tree with profuse colorful spring blooms. Leptospermum blooms can be white, pink, or red. The small blossoms resemble miniature roses and cover long graceful stems. Leptospermum has small lance-shaped often prickly leaves that are aromatic. The common name, tea tree, comes from Captain James Cook’s brewing of the leaves to…
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