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Stachys cretica subsp. mersinaea

(Boiss.) Rech.f.

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Description

A temperate herb in the Lamiaceae family with edible leaves noted for useful antioxidant properties.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are edible.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Turkey, Türkiye,

Notes

It has useful antioxidant properties.

Synonyms

Stachys cretica var. paniculata Boiss.Stachys germanica var. mersinaea (Boiss.) Briq. Stachys mersinaea Boiss.

Also Known As

Boncuk salba

References (1)

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

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