Lemonwood
Pittosporum eugenioides
Family: Pittosporaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 12 m tall. It has a strong lemon smell. The fruit are black seed capsules.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In New Zealand it grows on the edges of the forest. It grows near streams and up to 600 m above sea level. Arboretum Tasmania.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, Britain, East Africa, New Zealand (country/location of origin), Tasmania, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The resin is chewed.
Edible parts
Resin, sap
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds. It can also be grown by cuttings of half ripe wood.
Its other names
Local names
Tarata