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Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus)
Family: Myrtaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)
Bloom Color: Red. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Early spring, Late summer, Late spring, Mid summer, Mid spring. Form: Rounded, Upright or erect.
Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons
Edible Parts: Leaves
Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring
Flavor & Culinary Uses
refreshing flavour. — The leaves are a tea substitute and have a delightfully refreshing flavour.
Habitat & North American Range
Swamps and along the sides of rocky streams. (Zone 8)