This could easily be the most versatile of native plants. Lemon myrtle a cosmetic ingredient, a spice, and also a popular ornamental. It’s an attractive flowering shrub that’s very hardy and will grow well in most gardens. The leaves have a nice lemony flavour and can be used fresh or dried in tea, flavoured oils, dressings, spice mixes, stir-fries and even ice-cream. Lemon myrtle makes a great substitute for lemongrass in Asian dishes . . .