The distinct citrus aroma of lemon isn’t restricted to the fruit; there are plenty of other lemon scented garden plants. Some lemon scented plants only smell like lemon, while others can be incorporated into food and beverages to impart a lively citrus flavor. Reasons for a Plant that Smells like Lemon Not everyone can grow a lemon tree, but there are plenty of lemon smelling plants that can be grown either in the garden or in containers. Some plants that smell like lemon are edible herbs, while others are only lemon scented when a bloom is smelled or a leaf is crushed. Essential oils in these plants are responsible for imparting that citrusy scent; a result of chemical compounds such as d-limonene, citral, citronellal and a variety of terpenes. These chemical compounds are what our olfactory senses perceive as citrusy. Lemon Scented Garden Plants When we think of plants that […]
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