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Melaleuca thymifolia Native to this area of Australia, on the east coast. <br /> A small shrub with tiny, grey-green leaves and a profusion of mauve-pink fluffy flowers which appear from late winter to summer. <br /> Commonly known here as thyme honey-myrtle. This cultivar is &#039;Cotton Candy&#039;. <br /> Australia,Flora,Geotagged,Melaleuca thymifolia,Myrtaceae,Myrtales,Thyme honey-myrtle,botany,pink flowers,plant,summer,thymifolia Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Melaleuca thymifolia

Native to this area of Australia, on the east coast.
A small shrub with tiny, grey-green leaves and a profusion of mauve-pink fluffy flowers which appear from late winter to summer.
Commonly known here as thyme honey-myrtle. This cultivar is 'Cotton Candy'.

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    The flowers are pretty, but the leaves are really cool too! Posted 6 years ago

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The Thyme honey-myrtle

"Melaleuca thymifolia" is a plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae and is native to eastern Australia. It is often noticed in spring, with its attractive, purple flowers and is one of the most commonly cultivated melaleucas.

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Similar species: Myrtles, Evening Primroses.
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Jan 20, 2019. Captured Dec 8, 2018 10:58 in 7 Rowan Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm