Cedronella canariensis
Common names
balm of Gilead
Biostatus
Exotic
Category
Vascular
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Flower colours
Violet/Purple, White
Conservation status
Not applicable
Detailed taxonomy
Family
Lamiaceae
Ecology
Year naturalised
1883
Origin
Canary Is, Madeira
Other information
Etymology
cedronella: From the Greek cedros ‘cedar’ as described by the naturalist Pliny the elder, perhaps alluding to strong aromatic smell.
canariensis: From the Canary Islands
NVS code
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