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Calytrix exstipulata, Turkey Bush

Calytrix exstipulata

Turkey Bush
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Australia
Large shrub 5-10 ft tall

Large shrub 5-10 ft tall

Small tree 10-20 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

Moderate water

White, off-white flowers

Pink flowers

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Ethnomedical plant.
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Calytrix exstipulata has pine-like leaves and star-shaped flowers about 20 mm in diameter. The leaves contains oil with therapeutic properties.

Similar plants:

Calytrix tetragona, Calytrix sullivanii (Fringe Myrtle, Star flowers)

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