Clinopodium chilense
(Benth.) Govaerts
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Summary
Source: WikipediaClinopodium chilense, synonyms including Satureja gilliesii, is a plant in the family Lamiaceae (the mint family). C. chilense is endemic to central Chile. It is found in the La Campana National Park area, in association with the endangered Chilean wine palm, Jubaea chilensis.
Description
A shrub. It grows 1.5 m tall. The branches are erect. The leaves only have short stalks and occur opposite.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a flavouring and the flowers are used as a spice.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Chile, South America,
Cultivation
The plants can be grown from seed. These are best with a cold treatment.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Menta de arbol
References (1)
- Cordero, S. E., Abello, L. A., & Galvez, F. L., 2017, Plantas silvestres comestibles y medicinales de Chile y otras partes del mundo. CORMA p 49
