Nepeta italica
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Summary
Source: WikipediaNepeta italica is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to east central Italy, and from the east Mediterranean to Iraq. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753.
Description
A Mediterranean herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) with aromatic leaves used traditionally in cooking and beverages.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used fresh for tea and as a culinary spice.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used for tea and as a spice.
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Medicinal Uses
The leaves are used for tea, suggesting traditional medicinal applications.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Turkey, Türkiye,
Also Known As
Eşekçayı, Nezle otu
References (3)
- Dogan, A. & Tuzlaci, E., 2015, Wild Edible Plants of Pertek (Tunceli-Turkey). Marmara Pharmaceutical Journal 19: 126-135
- 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
