Narrow-leaved Bottlebrush (Melaleuca linearis)

Narrow-leaved Bottlebrush, a reference photo — Photo: John Tann from Sydney, Australia · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Melaleuca linearis, commonly known as narrow-leaved bottlebrush, is a plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae and is endemic to New South Wales and Queensland in Australia. It is a medium-sized shrub with narrow leaves with a rigid point, and red flower spikes in late spring or early summer.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Narrow-leaved Bottlebrush being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Melaleuca rugulosa
Melaleuca pachyphylla
Melaleuca subulata
Melaleuca orophila
Melaleuca linearifolia

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Melaleuca
Species: Melaleuca linearis

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