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Lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora)[/caption]
Lemon Verbena
While walking a garden you may notice the sweet smell of lemon wafting through the leaves and branches. Chances are you have wandered past an ancient herb that has been used as a medicine for eons, and has an equally long history in many cultures' folklore. Lemon Verbena (
Aloysia citrodora) is a wonderful herb that has a strong, delicious lemon scent and taste, making it a wonderful addition to any garden. A tea of lemon verbena will soothe anxiety, reduce fevers, calm head and stomach aches, fight off infection, and is full of Vitamin C. Long ago, Greeks tucked lemon verbena leaves under their pillow to give them "sweet" dreams. While in ancient Rome, people thought lemon verbena inspired love, and drank the tea as a love potion. So, whether you are heartsick or flu-sick, the delicious smell and taste of lemon verbena will raise your spirits and get you feeling better. ---
Welcome to our newest guest blog series, Cool Kid Plants! The third Thursday of every month, the Education Coordinator of the non-profit San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, Lindsey Collinsworth, will spotlight a plant with amazing properties and interesting folklore. We are super excited to have her and look forward to learning about the benefits of "cool kid" plants!
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