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Pimenta racemosa, Caryophyllus racemosus Family: Myrtaceae Bay Rum Tree Origin: West Indies It is related to the Allspice and its leaves are also used for cooking. It contains a fragrant oil that somewhat resembles clove oil. This oil used to be distilled in rum and water from the leaves, to produce bay rum, used as cologne. Inflorescence has small white flowers. They are followed by a small black ovoid fruit. The fruit is not edible, bay rum and essential oil are toxic and should not be ingested. Pimenta racemosa var. citrfolia "Lemon Scent" - Lemon Bay Rum Tree, Citrus Bay - one of the rarest plants, hard-to-find variety that can't be propagated true from seeds, and cuttings are hard to root. All plant parts have strong lemon scent, very pleasant and relaxing. Can be used in tea. The Citrus Bay plants seem to be much hardier than regular Bay Rum and have better resistance to leaf fungus. Link to this plant: http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/pimenta_racemosa.htm

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Lemon Bay Rum Tree fruit

Lemon Bay Rum Tree fruit

Lemon Bay Rum Tree fruit