Lemon-Scented Gum (Eucalyptus citriodora)

Family: Myrtaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Early winter, Late winter, Mid winter. Form: Oval, Upright or erect.

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.

Habitat & North American Range

Usually found in heavy soils, but also succeeding on deep sandy loams in coastal regions. (Zone 9)