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Standing out in the Gardens in
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February
Anchor 1
Anchor 2
Melastoma malabathricum var. alba
(Blue Tongue, Native Lassiandra - White Form)
Family: Melastomaceae
Shrub to 2m, moist areas. Leaves opposite, 5 longitudinal veins. 5-petalled flowers, all year. Edible fruit. White form is rare.
Where to look: White form in the Rain Garden & near the Friends Shelter.