Lippia mexicana
G. L. Nesom
Mexican oregano
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Description
A tropical herb in the Verbenaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a flavouring.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico,
Notes
It was used for some purpose amongst Maya.
References (2)
- http://research.famsi.org/botanyworking_plant_list.php
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 492
