One of the best known Australian native herbs, lemon myrtle will happily grow in most Australian backyards.

Experiment with its rich lemon-lime aroma and you will soon be replacing lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf and even regular lemon with lemon myrtle. It pairs well with fish, poultry and seafood, and gives punch to sauces, aioli and mayonnaise.

Also known as: Lemon Ironwood, Sweet Verbena, Sand Verbena Myrtle, Tree Verbena.

Ingredients: Backhousia citriodora (Lemon Myrtle)