Mānuka is a flowering plant native to New Zealand and Australia, known scientifically as *Leptospermum scoparium*. It typically grows as a shrub or small tree and produces white or pink flowers. Mānuka is well-regarded for its essential oils and is often associated with its health benefits. The plant is famous for its honey, known as mānuka honey, which is produced by bees that pollinate the flowers. This honey is valued for its unique antibacterial properties, attributed to a compound called methylglyoxal. Mānuka is also significant in Māori culture, where it has been used for centuries for medicinal purposes.