Lemon Scented Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) is a tree in the Myrtaceae family, native to the semi-temperate rain forests of Eastern Australia It owes its Latin name (Backhousia citriodora) to British botanist James Backhouse It is called lemon scented because its ground leaves have a strong lemony scent The oil extracted from it is used in cosmetics and in soaps, lotions and shampoos The leaves are used to add a lemony flavour to pasta, fish, aromatic oil, herbal tea, or lemon tea

Backhousia citriodoura