Micromeria myrtifolia Boiss. & Hohen.

Species

Angiosperms > Lamiales > Lamiaceae > Micromeria

Characteristics

A herb.
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Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows up to 1,225 m above sea level.
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Hardiness (USDA) 6-11

Usage

The leaves are used for tea. They are also used as a spice.
Uses medicinal spice tea
Edible leaves
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Images

Micromeria myrtifolia unspecified picture
Micromeria myrtifolia unspecified picture

Distribution

Micromeria myrtifolia world distribution map, present in Cyprus, Greece, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Palau, Singapore, and Turks and Caicos Islands

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:451831-1
WFO ID wfo-0000243365
COL ID 42YZG
BDTFX ID 165502
INPN ID 108508
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Synonyms

Micromeria lycia Micromeria myrtifolia Micromeria obtusiflora Satureja myrtifolia Micromeria minoa Micromeria juliana var. myrtifolia