Lemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) is a flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae, genus Backhousia.

It is can be found growing wild in subtropical rainforests of central and south-eastern Queensland (Australia), with a natural distribution from Mackay to Brisbane. Other common names are sweet verbena tree, sweet verbena myrtle, lemon scented verbena, and lemon scented backhousia.

 It Grows to a height of over 30 metres, but is often smaller. The leaves are about 10 to 25 cms long and 5cms wide, glossy green, with an entire margin. The flowers are creamy-white, 5–7 mm in diameter, produced in clusters at the ends of the branches from summer through to autumn, after petal fall the calyx is persistent.  

Lemon myrtle was given the botanical name Backhousia citriodora in 1853 after the English botanist James Backhouse. The common name reflects the strong lemon smell of the crushed leaves. "Lemon scented myrtle" was the primary common name until the shortened trade name, "lemon myrtle", was created by the native foods industry to market the leaf for culinary use.

Lemon myrtle is now the more common name for the plant and its products.

Safety Guidelines
Essential oils are very highly concentrated and potent and should not be taken internally or placed anywhere on the skin or body undiluted. Always keep out of reach of children, the elderly, and pets. 
Lemon Myrtle Spray may cause skin irritation in people with sensitive skin. It is recommended to perform a light test before use. To test, spray lightly on the back of your wrist and leave for an hour or more. If irritation or redness occurs wash the area with cold water and discontinue using the spray.

 

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