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Cross-leaf Honey-Myrtle

Family: Myrtaceae

Genus: Melaleuca

Species: decussata

Main Flower Colour: Pink

Description

Melaleuca decussata, commonly known as Cross-leaf Honey-Myrtle or Totem Poles, is a shrub or small tree in the genus Melaleuca. It is native to South Australia and both native and naturalised in Victoria. The species grows to 4 metres in height.

Flowering start in October and ends in February.

Identification

The main flower colour is pink.

References

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melaleuca_decussata

Created: 03 Nov 2014 - Stephen L (Clare) SA
Updated: 21 Nov 2014 - Member - John and Val

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Location

Bio Regions

Flinders Lofty Block (FLB)

Region Specifics

Spring Gully

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