Nepeta annua
Pall.
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Description
A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 13-26 cm tall. It forms branches from the base. The seeds are brown and 1.8 mm long by 0.8 mm wide.
Edible Uses
The seeds are used as a flavoring and spice, particularly for seasoning meat.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are used to flavour meat.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Mongolia, Pakistan,
Synonyms
Schizonepeta annua (Pall.) Schischk.and others
References (2)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List of wild edible plants in Mongolian cuisine (As Schizonepeta annua)
- Zhang, Y., et al, Yunatov’s Records of Wild Edible Plant Used by the Mongols in Mongolia During 1940- 1951: Ethnobotanical Arrangements and Discussions. Inner Mongolia Normal University. p 14
