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Commemorative
Possibly species named for Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930) of the Arnold Arboretum in the USA. Introduced more than 1000 plants from China. English born, Kew trained, died in motor accident in the USA
Stearn, W.T.. (1996). Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners. Cassell.
Melaleuca wilsonii
Family: MYRTACEAEGenus: Melaleuca
Species: wilsonii
Common names: New South Wales Palm-Bark Tree
Habit: Shrub
Garden status: Not currently grown