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Verbena is the common name for plants in the Verbenaceae family, which includes herbs, shrubs, and trees, including teak. The family includes wild and cultivated members, some of which feature fragrant, showy blossoms.ultivated and lemon verbenas are used in tisanes, tea-like drinks in which flowers or leaves are steeped. Tea bags with these herbs are sold grocery and health food stores. Portions of these plants are also distilled to create oils or used as condiments.
Lemon Verbena Toxicity in Dogs. Lemon verbena is not usually toxic to humans or dogs. Siri Stafford/Lifesize/Getty Images. The strongest of the lemon-scented herbs, lemon verbena is commonly used to season poultry, fish and other dishes where a citrus flavor is desired.reatment. If your dog has consumed lemon verbena or any other of your garden plants and exhibits diarrhea, vomiting or unusually heavy panting, contact your veterinarian. The ASPCA provides an online database of toxic and nontoxic plants and offers a toll-free number to ASPCA Animal Poison Control.