Origanum dayi
Post
Zu'aytri
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Description
A Mediterranean herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) with culinary uses.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a flavoring and spice.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Where It Grows
Egypt - Sinai, Israel, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East,
Also Known As
Za'tar
References (2)
- Bailey, C. and Danin, A., 1981, Bedouin Plant Utilization in Sinai and the Negev. Economic Botany 35(2): 145-162
- Oran, S. A. S., 2015, Selected Wild Aromatic Plants in Jordan. International Journal of Medicinal Plants. Photon 108 (2015) 686-699
