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Micromeria graeca

(L.) Benth. ex Rchb.

Greek savory, Pink micromeria

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Micromeria graeca is a plant species in the family Lamiaceae.

Description

A small shrub. It grows 10-50 cm tall. It has several stems. The leaves are 5-12 mm long by 2-7 mm wide. The flowers are violet.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are used.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Europe, France, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye,

Notes

It is an at risk protected plant.

Synonyms

Clinopodium graecum (L.) KuntzeSatureja graeca L.and several others

Also Known As

Boğumcuk, Saghtrija griega

References (1)

  • Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement

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