| Scientific name | Aloysia citriodora |
| Appearance | Deciduous shrub with a flexible habit, lance-shaped light green leaves, elongated and thin, small white to mauve flowers grouped in terminal spikes |
| Smell | Very lemony, fresh and lively, reminiscent of lemongrass with a sweet touch |
| Color | Light green (leaves), white to pale lilac (flowers) |
| Used parts | Fresh or dried leaves |
| Origins | South America (Peru, Chile, Argentina), acclimated in the Mediterranean |
| Toxicity level | Low (common use well tolerated, avoid concentrated doses of essential oil) |






















































































































































































































