Sideritis libanotica
Labill.
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Description
A small perennial shrub in the mint family (Lamiaceae) found in temperate regions. The leaves are aromatic and traditionally brewed into tea.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are brewed into tea drinks.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are brewed into tea drinks.
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Medicinal Uses
The plant has antioxidant activity.
Distribution
It is temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, Türkiye,
Notes
It has antioxidant activity.
Synonyms
Sideritis bourgaei Boiss.Sideritis libanotica var. incana Boiss.There are some subspecies.
Also Known As
Gevregen
References (2)
- Dogan, Y., et al, 2004, The Use of Wild Edible Plants in Western and Central Anatolia (Turkey). Economic Botany 58(4) pp. 684-690
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
