- Pronunciation: mel-ah-LEW-cah
- Derivation: Melaleuca: Gr. melanos, black. Gr. leucos, white. The first Species described is said to have had white branches against a black (burnt) Trunk.
- Family: MYRTACEAE
- Status: RARE
- Fruit: Capsule
- Species List: Bush food, Regional Ecosystem 12.5.9. Regional Ecosystem 12.9-10.22.
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