Sideritis theezans
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Description
Sideritis theezans is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Edible Uses
Tea. The leaves and flowering stems are used as a tea substitute. The tea is sold in local markets in Greece.
Distribution
Europe - Greece.
Where It Grows
EUROPE: Greece (Kríti)
Cultivation
Not known
Propagation
Seed -
