Cedronella

Cedronella is a genus of flowering plants in the tribe Mentheae of the family Lamiaceae, comprising a single species, Cedronella canariensis, native to the Canary Islands, the Azores, and Madeira.

It is also naturalized in various places (South Africa, St. Helena, New Zealand, California).

[4] It is a perennial herbaceous plant growing to 1–1.5 m tall.

The genus name is a diminutive of Cedrus, though the only connection between this herb and the large conifers of Cedrus is a vaguely similar resinous scent of the foliage.

Grown outdoors in mild climates, these perennials need protection in a sunny position in the herb garden and moist, well-drained soil.