Backhousia is a genus of 7 species of small to medium sized trees, Lemon Myrtle grows naturally and natively in the rainforest of northern tropical Australia. The leaves are desired, as they are shiny and strongly aromatic (lemon-scented of course), accompanied by white flowers, both exhibiting..
A 6 metre (20 feet) high, evergreen tree, with thorns, and dark green serrated oval leaves with pink/white highly perfumed flowers. The fruit mature from green to yellow on ripening. The name is derived from the Arabic 'laimun' or the Persian 'limun'. It has been suggested, that there was a combinat..
From over 700 different species of Eucalyptus, there are only a few that produce essential oils that are well known for their medicinal or perfumery applications. Each Eucalypt produces a different chemical fingerprint with variations in the constituents within the oil. A tall tree of around 35 metr..
It is a perennial fast-growing aromatic grass, growing to about 1.5 meter (3 - 5 feet) high with long, thin leaves. It produces a network of roots and rootlets that rapidly exhaust the soil. A native to India, this tall grass and very close relatives are grown in Africa, the West Indies an..
It is a perennial fast-growing aromatic grass, growing to about 1.5 meter (3 - 5 feet) high with long, thin leaves. It produces a network of roots and rootlets that rapidly exhaust the soil. A native to Asia, this tall grass is now grown in Africa, the West Indies and tropical Asia. It has been..
A small evergreen tree of about 4.5 metres, with stiff spined, smooth oval leaves, that range in shades of green. Small white flowers, produce the dark green fruits (about half the size of lemons). This is the desired colour for harvesting, rather than the yellow/green when ripe.The cold pressing me..
A small evergreen tree of about 4.5 metres, with stiff spined, smooth oval leaves, that range in shades of green. Small white flowers, produce the dark green fruits (about half the size of lemons). This is the desired colour for harvesting, rather than the yellow/green when ripe.The steam distilled ..
A rather small tropical evergreen tree of 5 - 12 metres in height, with fragrant leaves and flowers - with a scent similar to a sweet lemongrass. Native to areas of Southern China (Central and Eastern of Yangtze river), Indonesia and Taiwan. Sometimes known as May Chang, Exotic Verbena, Tropical Ver..
This essential oil is grown and cold pressed in Australia and has a juicier, sweeter aroma. A member of the orange family, the Mandarin tree is smaller, with a smaller fruit. They originated in China, they are now grown around the world, with the essence being developed in Italy. The mandarin, Citru..
The mandarin - a member of the orange family, is a smaller tree, with a smaller fruit. They originated in China, they are now grown around the world, with the essence being developed in Italy. This mandarin variety, Citrus reticulata, Rutaceae, is the largest and most varied group of edible citrus. ..
The mandarin - a member of the orange family, is a smaller tree, with a smaller fruit. They originated in China, they are now grown around the world, with the essence being developed in Italy. This mandarin variety, Citrus reticulata, Rutaceae, is the largest and most varied group of edible citrus. ..
A small bushy native shrub that grows wild and abundantly through New Zealand. Liking areas of acidic and low nutrient soils, from sand dunes to mountainous regions. The branches and leaves are covered in silky white hairs, which release essential oil when rubbed. The word Manuka comes from the Maor..