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River Tea Tree

Leptospermum obovatum
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    acacia box climber correa daisy drought eucalypt eucalyptus grass grasses groundcover herb lily pea sedge sedges tea tree wattle

    River Tea Tree

    Description
    Shrub to 3m high.

    Foliage
    Aromatic leaves.

    Flowers
    White. Nov-Feb.

    Habitat
    Requires very wet sites. Along water courses and swamp margins.

    Special Notes
    Excellent for controlling streambank and gully erosion due to soil-binding fibrous roots.

    Value to Wildlife
    Flowers are a good pollen source for many insects, including moths, butterflies and nectar source for birds.


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