Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citriodora)

Family: Verbenaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

UPDATE 20/09/2011: Aloysia triphylla (L'Hér.) Britton is a synonym of Aloysia citriodora Palau.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in salads, fruit salads etc. — Leaves - occasionally cooked as a spinach but more commonly used as a flavouring in salads, fruit salads etc.; A delicious lemon-like flavour, it is adored by most people who try it.; A delicious and refreshing tea is made from the leaves.; The dried leaves will retain their lemon aroma for many years.

Habitat & North American Range

Fields and roadsides. Open scrub. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)