Lemon-Scented Gum (Corymbia citriodora)

Family: Myrtaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Lemon-scented gum or Corymbia citriodora is a medium to large evergreen tree with smooth powdery bark that is pale grey, cream or pink in colour. It is widely cultivated in Australia for its timber and essential oil and is often grown as an ornamental tree. Its leaves are used as a herbal remedy. It yields essential oil used against coughs and colds, sore throats, cuts, skin infections, blocked nasal passages, etc.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Sap/Syrup

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet manna-like substance that is scraped off the leaves and eaten. — Produces a sweet manna-like substance that is scraped off the leaves and eaten.; Honey/honey flora plant.; Spice and culinary herb.

Habitat & North American Range

Usually found in heavy soils, but also succeeding on deep sandy loams in coastal regions. (Zone 10)