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Thryptomene hexandra (Thryptomene hexandra)

Description

Thryptomene hexandra is a shrub in the family Myrtaceae, endemic to Australia. It grows to 2.5 metres in height, with a spreading habit, and produces white flowers in the upper leaf axils in groups of 1-3. It has leaves which are narrow and up to 8 mm in length. This member of the Thryptomene genus produces a strong-flavoured honey marketed under the name "goo bush"..

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Myrtales

            • Family: Myrtaceae

              • Genus: Thryptomene