Sideritis libanotica subsp. microchlamys
(Hand.-Mazz.) Hub.-Mor.
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Description
A herbaceous member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to Mediterranean regions. The leaves contain essential oils and are traditionally used for tea preparation.
Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make tea.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used to make a tea.
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Medicinal Uses
The plant contains essential oils.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Where It Grows
Syria, Turkey, Türkiye,
Notes
It has essential oils.
Synonyms
Sideritis libanotica var. microchlamys Hand.-Mazz.Sideritis microchlamys (Hand.-Mazz.) Bornm.
Also Known As
Gevregen
References (1)
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
