Botanical Name
Backhousia citriodora
Common Name
Lemon-scented Myrtle
Description
Ornamental slow-growing bushy shrub to small tree; delightful lemon-fragrant leaves; cream flowers mainly in S. Leaves are widely used for flavouring foods. Will grow larger with age.
Plant Category
Trees
Size (H x W)
4-6 m x 2-3 m
Reliability
Kuranga respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.
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