Melaleuca citrina (Curtis) Dum. Cours is commonly known as the Lemon-Scented Bottlebrush. It's a popular ornamental plant, especially in tropical and subtropical regions.

Key Characteristics:

Evergreen shrub or small tree:

         Can grow up to 8 meters tall.

Fragrant foliage:

         The leaves have a distinctive lemon scent when crushed.

Showy flowers:

         Bright red, bottlebrush-like flowers that attract pollinators.

Uses:

Ornamental:

         Widely cultivated as a garden plant for its attractive flowers and fragrant foliage.

Essential oil:

         The leaves can be used to extract essential oil, which has various applications in aromatherapy and perfumery.

Honey production:

         The flowers are a good source of nectar for bees, making it valuable for honey production.