Melaleuca citrina

Crimson bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush

Family: Myrtaceae · Type: shrub · Not Native

Crimson bottlebrush is a naturalized shrub found in southern coastal California and the Peninsular Ranges in disturbed areas at elevations below 950 meters. Without specific flowering time details, this plant is known for its distinctive bottlebrush-like appearance with bright crimson flowers. Growing as a compact shrub less than 5 meters tall, it features dense, woody branching. Its leaves are narrow and elongated, measuring 3 to 10 centimeters in length. Small fruits approximately 4.5 to 7 millimeters long develop after flowering.

Habitat: Disturbed areas

Elevation: < 950 m

Bioregions: SCo, PR

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