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Melaleuca viminalis
Bottlebrush
Weeping Bottlebrush
Synonym(s): Callistemon viminalis
Not native to Florida
Invasive exotics that have increased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities to the extent shown by Category I species.
Planting this species should be avoided and removal of existing plants may be desirable.
Melaleuca viminalis is a member of the Myrtaceae - Myrtle family.
Other species of the Melaleuca genus in the Wild Florida Photo database:
Melaleuca quinquenervia - PUNKTREE
Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants (Institute for Systemic Botany) profile for this species
USDA Plant Profile for this species
Date record last modified: Apr 17, 2020
