Ajuga iva

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa

How it is used for food

The aerial parts are cooked as a garnish in breads and soups. The leave are dried and used as a spice.

Edible parts

Leaves - drink

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chandgoura, Chendgoura

Synonyms

Abiga cistifolia St.-Lag.; Teucrium iva L.; and several others