Lepechinia speciosa
(A. St.-Hil. ex Benth.) Epling
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Description
An herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) found in subtropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make tea.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Synonyms
Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 258
