Lemon Verbena
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Lemon Verbena

Aloysia citrodora

Nombre Científico

Aloysia citrodora

Familia

Verbenaceae

Origen

South America

Tipo

Perennial shrub

First year from cutting

Usos Culinarios

Sabor: Intensely lemony, floral, fresh

  • Herbal teas (very popular)
  • Desserts and ice cream
  • Fish dishes
  • Cocktails
  • Fruit salads

Calendario de Plantación

Sembrar en Interior

Not common from seed

Sembrar al Aire Libre

Propagate from cuttings

Cosecha

MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember

Beneficios para la Salud

  • Calming and stress-reducing
  • Excellent digestive aid
  • May help with insomnia
  • Anti-inflammatory properties
  • Traditional fever reducer