This is an iteration of "Just another melaleuca" which was recently archived - so if this all sounds familiar to you, that's why.
According to good ‘ole Wiki, “Melaleuca /ˌmɛləˈluːkə/ is a genus of nearly 300 species of plants in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, commonly known as paperbarks, honey-myrtles or tea-trees”.
Well, this green belt is full of them paperbark thingies. In fact, the streets of Ashwood are full of them – although I would much rather prefer the cherry blossom trees myself. I have often wondered why we don’t make Melbourne the cherry blossom capital of the southern hemisphere given its conducive climate. But, that’s another topic for another day.
This is a good place to let your geodog off leash. And if you are inclined, you could almost play, “rolling down the sandhills” (think the popular Wiggles song with accompanying actions).
If you were to walk up towards the apartment near Warrigal Road, there's a nice view of the hills on a clear day.
THE CACHE
The cache is quite tiny and can only fit a tiny log sheet. So, BYO pen. Please handle the log with care and replace the cache exactly where you found it and make sure that it is secure and in the upright position before replacing with as much camouflage as you can manage for the next geocacher. A pair of tweezers might be helpful for extraction of log sheet.
I love reading your logs but please leave spoilers out of it to keep the fun going.
Just Another Melaleuca
by Cherryslice88
Melaleuca you’re so fine
I’m so glad you I don’t dine
Scrubby shapes and heights you reach
Spiky leaves will make us screech.
Pretty flowers that you bear
Nectar tangled in my hair
Insect, birds and mammals feed
Satisfying wholesome mead.
Sandy deserts swampy bogs
Growing tall your paper logs
Antiseptic tea tree oil
Nature’s produce of the soil.