American stone mint
Cunila spicata
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina (country/location of origin), Brazil, Paraguay, South America, Uruguay
How it is used for food
The leaves are used as flavouring. They are used similar to oregano.
Edible parts
Leaves - oil, caution
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Gardoquia spicata Spreng.; Hedeoma hassleri Nriq.; Hedyosmos spicatus (Benth.) Kuntze;