| Leptospermum petersonii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Leptospermum |
| Species: | L. petersonii
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| Binomial name | |
| Leptospermum petersonii | |
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Leptospermum petersonii, commonly known as lemon-scented teatree,[2] is a species of shrub or small tree that is endemic to eastern Australia. It has thin, fibrous or flaky bark, often strongly-scented elliptic to lance-shaped leaves, white flowers and fruit that are retained for several years. It is commonly grown as an ornamental and is regarded as a minor environmental weed in some areas.
- ^ a b "Leptospermum petersonii". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ "Leptospermum petersonii". Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Retrieved 19 May 2020.