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Leptospermum scoparium
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| Uses: Medicinal/Beverage |
Duration: Perennial (hardy in zones 9-10) |
| When to Sow: Anytime |
Ease of Germination: Easy |
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Attractive New Zealand shrub called the Tea Plant by Captain Cook because of the agreeably bitter tea his men made from the leaves. Traditional Maori remedy for kidney and bladder complaints, and to combat the miseries of the common cold.
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