20201122_0344 Manuka - Leptospermum scoparium

Seen on a walk along the Two Bays Walking Track.

Main Ridge.

Mornington Peninsula

Victoria.

 

The leaves are prickly and rigid, broadest near the middle, tapering above and below. Bark is persistent.

This plant can be confused with Prickly Teatree - Leptospermum continentale. (It has small prickly leaves, oval in shape, and broadest at the base. its bark isflaky and papery)

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