1. A New Zealand shrub or small tree (Leptospermum scoparium) with white or pink flowers, known for its honey and medicinal properties.
Usage: Also called manuka tree or tea tree; Native to New Zealand and southeastern Australia
2. Honey produced by bees that feed on manuka flowers, valued for its antibacterial and medicinal properties.
Usage: Often graded by UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) rating

Examples

• Manuka honey is more expensive than regular honey because of its unique health benefits.
• The manuka tree grows abundantly in New Zealand's native forests.
• Many people use manuka honey to soothe sore throats and coughs.
• Manuka flowers bloom in late spring with delicate white and pink petals.
• The UMF rating on manuka honey indicates its antibacterial strength.
• Beekeepers in New Zealand harvest manuka honey during the flowering season.