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Asiatic tree of the genus Pogostemon, the leaves of which yield a fragrant oil (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

patchouli

(Other definitions for patchouli that I've seen before include "Aromatic oil" , "County (abbrev.); weapons" , "scented oil" , "Perfume from the oil of an East Asian shrub - a lit pouch (anag)" , "essential oil" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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