Scientific Name: Melaleuca leucadendra

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  • Pronunciation:
    mel-ah-LEW-cah
  • Common Name:
    Weeping paperbark
  • Derivation:
    Melaleuca: Gr. melanos, black. Gr. leucos, white. The first species described is said to have had white branches against a black (burnt) trunk.
  • Type:
  • Status:
    Introduced
  • Species List:
    W2, Bush food, Cranks Creek, Heritage Park,
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush food: Flowers sucked for nectar or dunked in water for a sweet drink