Botanical Name: Aloysia triphylla
Common Names: Herb Louisam, Lemonscented Verbena
 
The strongly scented lemon verbena, also called vervain, is native to Chile and Peru and became popular in England in the 1700s. It is a member of the ​​Verbenaceae family. 
 
Lemon verbena’s refreshing mint-citrus flavor gives an extra zing to everything from rich roasts and poultry dishes to sweet desserts and jams. 
 
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