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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

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