The Litsea cubeba is a species of evergreen tree that can reach 12 meters in height. Originally from China and Southeast Asia, it belongs to the Lauraceae family, which includes cinnamon and laurel,…
Citronella is a genus of aromatic plants that includes a wide variety of specimens. Among the most cultivated for its essential oil are Cymbopogon winterianus and Cymbopogon nardus, plants that are considered native…
The cypress is a genus of trees belonging to the Cupressaceae family. There are several species of cypress, one of the best known being the Common or Mediterranean cypress. Its species name, Cupressus…
Native to Australia, eucalyptus are perennial trees which can reach more than 60 meters in height and whose rapid growth has made them the main source of wood for the production of cellulose…
Spearmint is a perennial plant native to Southwest Asian and Europe whose exact origins remain a mystery due to its early cultivation in History. Belonging to the Mentha genus and considered today the…
During springtime, orange blossoms cover the bitter orange trees typical of urban landscapes of cities like Seville, Valencia or Murcia with their white colour and natural fragrance, offering a few lucky ones the…
Labdanum, ladanum or ladan is a sticky brown oleoresin, whose olfactory properties undoubtedly place it among one of the most demanded ingredients in the world of perfumery. Its complex scent is reminiscent of…
Used for thousands of years for its unique features, clove is a powerful spice recognised today mostly for its use in cuisine. In this area, it enjoys great popularity, being a part of…
Cinnamon doubtlessly occupies a place of honour among the most widely used natural flavourings. Although the current fame of cinnamon is mostly due to its popularity in cuisine, its use as a raw…
Patchouli, also known as pachuli, is a perennial plant with serrated leaves which is capable of reaching 90 centimetres (35 inches). Natural from Indonesia, its name derives from Tamil words patchai (green) and…