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Melaleuca ericifolia
Swamp Paper-bark

 
Drawn by Richard and Andrew

DESCRIPTION:

A straight shrub to 3m tall with a flaky or corky bark. It has short narrow leaves and the flowers look like little white bottle-brushes.

HABITAT:

It lives in wet places, especially around coastal lagoons and swamps.

DISTRIBUTION:

Scattered along coastal zone extending from QLD to Vic and Tas.


Melaleuca ericifolia

FLOWERING:

September-November.

INTERESTING FACTS: 

The bark is like paper and it's easy to peel off.

Bibliography :

Native Plants Of The Sydney District
By Alan Fairley and Philip Moore
ISBN: 0 86417 261 3

Research by Andrew and Richard 5F

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