Definition of "verbena" []

• Any of various New World plants of the genus Verbena, especially one of several species cultivated for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers. Also called vervain. (noun)
• Any of several similar plants, such as the lemon verbena. (noun)

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• "For the disinfecting power of verbena (_myrtea verbena_) see Pliny xv. 119, where it is said to have been used by Romans and Sabines after the rape of the Sabine virgins."
• "Verbena verbena officinalis: Another herb commonly used as a digestive tea, verbena is also considered a cure for bilis, an ailment consisting of headache, stomach ache, and loss of appetite, most frequently caused by extreme emotional upset."
• "The lemon candles smell utterly natural and fresh, like lemon verbena, which is a personal favourite of mine."