It is the Spanishization of the term Cedronella, with double l . It means lemon-scented. It derives from the word citronella in the Italian language. It is the name of a botanical genus belonging to the family Lamiaceae. It has a single species (monotypic), scientifically called Cedronella canariensis. It receives the common names of algaritofe, garitopa, alcanfor de Canarias, algaritofe de Canarias, melisa de Canarias, net of the Canary Islands. It is found in Azores, the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Madeira and the Wild Islands ( Macaronesia).
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