Micromeria myrtifolia
Boiss. & Hohen.
Cayotu
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Description
A herb of the mint family (Lamiaceae) adapted to Mediterranean climates, growing up to 1,225 m elevation.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used for tea and as a spice.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used for tea. They are also used as a spice.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows up to 1,225 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Europe, Iran, Israel, Kurdistan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye,
Other Information
It is a temperate plant.
Synonyms
Micromeria lycia StapfMicromeria minoa Coustr. & Gand.
Satureja myrtifolia (Boiss. & Hohen.) Greuter & Burdet
Also Known As
Ayakli kekik, Topuk çayı
References (4)
- Ertug, F., 2004, Wild Edible Plants of the Bodrum Area. (Mugla, Turkey). Turk. J. Bot. 28 (2004): 161-174
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
- Everest, A. & Ozturk, E., 2005, Focusing on the ethnobotanical uses of plants in Mersin and Adana provinces (Turkey). Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 1:6
- Özdemir, E. and Kültür, S., 2017, Wild Edible Plants of Savaştepe District (Balıkesir, Turkey), Marmara Pharm J 21/3: 578-589
