Melaleuca 's a genus of plants in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. There're well over 200 recognized species, most of which are endemic to Australia. The species are shrubs and trees growing (depending on species) to 2–30 m tall, often with flaky, exfoliating bark. The leaves are evergreen, alternately arranged, ovate to lanceolate, 1-25 cm long and 0.5-7 cm broad, with an entire margin, dark green to grey-green in colour. The flowers are produced in dense clusters along the stems, each flowe… (More on Melaleuca)