Mānuka honey known for being earthier ... the flower of Leptospermum scoparium — also known as Manuka, which is only native to New Zealand. Mānuka, in fact, is a Maori word.

"Manuka honey is a rare type of honey produced by bees from the nectar of the Manuka tree that's native to New Zealand," ...

Honey bees produce Manuka honey by pollinating the leptospermum scoparium bush (tea tree) native to Australia and New Zealand. The bushes grow uncultivated and the honey must pass rigorous tests ...