Family Myrtaceae
Baeckia imbricata
Diagnosis: A low shrub with its branches covered by many, closely-packed, cusp-shaped leaves. The small, white flowers are nestled in among the leaves on the top part of the branches.
Flowering: Summer to early autumn
Habitat: sandy soils, wet heath
Distribution: In Sydney widespread from coast to mountains. NSW north coast to southern tablelands
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