Salvia schimperi
Benth.
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Description
Salvia schimperi is a tropical herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) used for both culinary and medicinal purposes.
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Edible Uses
The fruit oil and plant material are used for flavoring.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia,
Also Known As
Yewisha-dinbilal
References (2)
- Asfaw, Z. and Tadesse, M., 2001, Prospects for Sustainable Use and Development of Wild Food Plants in Ethiopia. Economic Botany, Vol. 55, No. 1, pp. 47-62
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
