lemon verbena

American  

noun

1. a plant, Aloysia triphylla, having long, slender leaves with a lemonlike fragrance.

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lemon verbena British  

noun

1. a tropical American verbenaceous shrub, Lippia citriodora, with slender lemon-scented leaves yielding an oil used in perfumery

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Etymology

Origin of lemon verbena

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

The tea features traditional Moroccan lemon verbena, best known for its “alluring floral-lemony scent, flavor, and many health-giving properties, including the support of the immune system and healthy digestion,” per the tea’s description.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025

Vermont-based Runamok has a serious selection of honeys to play with: Try those infused with hibiscus flower, Arbol chiles or lemon verbena, to name a few.

From Washington Times • Jul. 18, 2023

But new to her line is chocolate: She uses lemon verbena that she cultivates to infuse bars of dark chocolate with delicate, aromatic floral notes.

From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2022

Imagine the sounds of nature, the feel of running water, the smell of lemon verbena.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2020

There were always flowers before both of the portraits; perhaps in winter no more than some sprigs of lemon verbena or a pot of ivy, but always some green thing.

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