Cedronella canariensis
Common name
balm of Gilead
Family
Lamiaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
Violet/Purple, White
Year naturalised
1883
Origin
Canary Is, Madeira
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