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Melaleuca thymifolia (White Lace): Melaleuca thymifolia is one of the most widely cultivated members of the genus and is well established in general horticulture. The species forms a small shrub rarely exceeding 1 metre in height. The flowers occur in clusters on the older stems and have a distinctive claw configuration which clearly shows the united stamens that are a feature of the genus. The flower colour is usually mauve or purple but pink and white forms are in cultivation under the names of Pink Lace and White Lace. The leaves are oblong-elliptical in shape and about 10mm long. It is native to East coast of New South Wales and southern Queensland extending about 200km inland.