New Zealand tea tree
Also known as: Leptospermum scoparium, manuka
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The New Zealand tea tree, scientifically known as Leptospermum scoparium, is a type of tea tree native to New Zealand and Australia. Tea trees, in general, belong to the genus Leptospermum and are shrubs or small trees from the myrtle family. They are characterized by dense thickets and aromatic evergreen foliage.12
Another variety, Leptospermum ericoides, is also referred to as a white tea tree and is found in New Zealand. The name "tea tree" originates from the historical use of an infusion of their leaves as a beverage.32
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