Chilean lemon verbena, Cedron del monte
Aloysia salviifolia
Family: Verbenaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 15 m tall. The leaves have a sweet scent. The flowers are white.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. It can grow with low rainfall of about 40 mm per year. In Chile it grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level. It is best with full exposure to sun. It suits hardiness zone 9. It can tolerate a morning frost. It needs well-drained soil.
Countries/locations it is found in
Chile, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - tea