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Melaleuca huegelii

Endl.

Chenille honeymyrtle

Myrtaceae Edible: Flowers - nectar, Leaves - tea 390 iNaturalist observations

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Melaleuca huegelii, commonly known as chenille honey-myrtle, is a plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae and is endemic to the south-west coastal areas of Western Australia. It has small, almost scale-like leaves and flower spikes sometimes more than 100 millimetres (4 in) long on the ends many of its branches.

Description

A small tree in the Myrtaceae family found in warm temperate regions.

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Edible Uses

The flowers provide nectar, and the leaves can be made into tea.

Distribution

It is a warm temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Synonyms

Myrtoleucodendron huegelii (Endl.) Kuntze

References (1)

  • Plants and People in Mooro Country. Nyungar Plant use in Yellagonga Regional Park

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