Bergamot
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Botanical
Name: |
Citrus bergamia
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Plant
Part: |
Steam |
Extraction
Method: |
steam & cold
pressed |
Country
of Origin: |
Italy |
Plant:
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The bergamot
tree grows to 4.5 meters (15 feet) and is thought to be an orange
cross breed. The fruit from this tree grows yellow and pear shaped,
remaining relatively small, and ripens from December to Feburary.
It is pitted and similar to an orange inside. |
Oil:
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The oil is
extracted from the peel of the fruit |
Scent:
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Subtle, spicy
lemon scent |
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