tea tree

American  

noun

1. a tall shrub or small tree, Leptospermum scoparium, of the myrtle family, native to New Zealand and Australia, having silky foliage when young, and bell-shaped, white flowers: often planted to prevent beach erosion.

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tea tree British  

noun

1. any of various myrtaceous trees of the genus Leptospermum, of Australia and New Zealand, that yield an oil used as an antiseptic

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Etymology

Origin of tea tree

First recorded in 1750–60; so called from the use of its leaves as an infusion

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tea tree

Zagorski also says that some plant-derived products are also known endocrine disruptors, lavender oil and tea tree oil being notable examples.

From National Geographic ● Sep. 6, 2023

This scrub from Folk Magick Botanicals has a gentle but soothing scent that mixes pine, tea tree and sandalwood and feels both luxurious and comforting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2022

If you are hellbent on avoiding acne products and still want a home remedy, consider something like tea tree oil over toothpaste.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 6, 2022

I even tried some of the suggestions you have offered: duct tape, tea tree oil, castor oil, iodine and vinegar soaks.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2022

These pools were generally lined with patches of a narrow-leaved tea tree; and were full of basaltic pebbles.

From Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia : from Moreton Bay to Port Essington, a distance of upwards of 3000 miles, during the years 1844-1845 by Ludwig Leichhardt

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