Thymus saturejoides
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Description
A herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to Mediterranean climates.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and flowers are used to flavor snail soup and other dishes, and are also brewed into a drink.
Traditional Uses
The leaves and flowers are used to flavour snail soup and other dishes. They are also used to make a drink.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa,
Also Known As
Azoukenni, Zaatar
References (3)
- Ghanimi, R., et al, 2022, Ethnobotanical study on wild edible plants traditionally used by Messiwa people, Morocco. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. 18:16
- INFOODSUpdatedFGU-list.xls
- Nassif, F., & Tanji, A., 2013, Gathered food plants in Morocco: The long forgotten species in Ethnobotanical Research. Life Science Leaflets 3:17-54
