Scented Paperbark

Shrubs

15 Feb

COMMON NAME : Scented Paperbark

BOTANICAL NAME : Melaleuca squarrosa

FAMILY : Myrtaceae

PLANT GROUP : Shrubs

CONSERVATION STATUS : Least Concern

LOCAL NOTES:

Scented Paperbark is a mostly shrubby plant that is widespread in southern Victoria, growing in wet peaty soils.

A few low growing specimens along the Sandy Point Road are most noticeable in late spring when in bloom.

They have a creamy fragrant flower.

Contributor : CT

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Glenda Scott

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