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Aloysia fiebrigii

Family: Verbenaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-3 cm long by 2-5 mm wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 1,900-3,400 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Peru, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Te de burro

Synonyms

Aloysia arcuifolia G. L. Nesom; Aloysia herrerae Moldenke; Lippia fiebrigii Hayek;