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Ziziphora capitata

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Ziziphora capitata is an annual herb in the family Lamiaceae. It grows from the Mediterranean basin to Iran including the Sinai, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Cyprus, the Balkans, southern Russia, the Caucasus, and northern Iraq.

Description

A temperate herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae).

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Edible Uses

The leaves are used as a spice.

Traditional Uses

The leaves are used as a spice.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Central Asia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye,

Also Known As

Anuk, Kekik

References (2)

  • Dogan, A. & Tuzlaci, E., 2015, Wild Edible Plants of Pertek (Tunceli-Turkey). Marmara Pharmaceutical Journal 19: 126-135
  • Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement

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