Cinnamon Myrtle

cinnamon-myrtle.jpgCINNAMON MYRTLE, Backhousia myrtifolia can be found in the rainforests of subtropical Australia from Bega on the NSW south coast to Fraser Island off Queensland.

It is a small tree (up to 7 metres), forms a low canopy. The leaves are 3-6 cm long and have a pleasant spicy cinnamon-like aroma and flavour , and can be used as a spice in various dishes. The cream coloured flowers are star shaped followed by star-like capsules.


  • Native Tea Blenders Kit | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop
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    Native Tea Blenders kit

    Native Tea Blenders Kit contains 15 different berry or leaf bush herbs (4 to 8 grams of each from the following selection) Aniseed MyrtleCinnamon MyrtleJilunginLemon MyrtleLemon Scented GumLemon Scented Tea TreeManuka LeafMountain PepperberryMountain...
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  • A Cooks Delight - 22 dried ingredients native to Australia A Cooks Delight - 22 dried ingredients native to Australia
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    A Cook's Delight

    A selection of native ingredients for the curious cook (and aren't we all) Approx 4 to 8 grams of each ingredient.  The boxes are assembled to order and therefore MAY not be despatched on the same day. The listed weight is the shipping weight which...
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  • A boxed set of Australian Native Bush Food - aniseed myrtle, bush tomato, cinnamon myrtle, lemon myrtle, mountain pepper, native basil, native sage, native thyme, pepperberry, peppermint gum, river mint, salt bush, sea parsley, strawberry gum, wattleseed. A boxed set of Australian Native Bush Food - aniseed myrtle, bush tomato, cinnamon myrtle, lemon myrtle, mountain pepper, native basil, native sage, native thyme, pepperberry, peppermint gum, river mint, salt bush, sea parsley, strawberry gum, wattleseed.
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    A Taste of Australia

    A Taste of Australia Box Set contains 15 different ground or leaf bush herbs (4 to 8 grams of each from the following selection)    The boxes are assembled to order and therefore MAY not be despatched on the same day. Aniseed Myrtle, Bush...
    $33.00 (Inc. GST)
    $33.00 (Ex. GST)
  • Cinnamon Myrtle | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop Cinnamon Myrtle | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop
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    Cinnamon Myrtle

    Cinnamon Myrtle powder, flakes or Whole Leaf  - Backhousia myrtifolia Cinnamon Myrtle is used in savoury recipes, deserts, confectionary and herbal teas.Add to curries, stews and rice dishes (wonderful in steamed rice). Mix with lemon myrtle and...
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