Scientific name: Agonis flexuosa
Date collected: April 18th, 2011
Location: Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden located in the University of California, Los Angeles
Habitat: Originated from the sandy plains of West Australia, healthlands, and coastal dunes. This plant is very tolerant on soil and is good for coastal or near-coastal areas. Could be found or grown in sunny to light shady areas and is commonly grown in parks or near streets, due to its ability in windstanding obstacles.
Nativity: A. flexuosa is native from West Australia, mainly southwestern, but also has a niche in the southeastern side of Australia. This tree is highly recognized in Australia, but many countries or areas use this tree in parks or on sidewalks of streets. It is also cultivated in the United States.
Special notes: This tree is also known as the Peppermint Tree, due to the feature that when the leaves of the tree is cut or crushed it gives off an overwhelming odor of peppermint.
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