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Verbena
[also Lemon Verbena, Herb Louisa, or Lemon-scented Verbena]
(Aloysia citriodora)
(Syn Lippia citriodora)
Family: Verbenaceae
Native to South America from Chile and Peru, a deciduous shrub growing
to fifteen feet, it was introduced to Europe by the Spanish. Available
fresh or dried, it can be used to impart a lemon flavor to drinks and
salads. The leaves gathered at flowering time, can be used as a tea,
retain their odor for years, and are used in perfumery.
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