Capitate sage, Headed savory
Thymbra capitata

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Algeria, Cyprus, Europe, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, North Africa, North America, Palestine, Sicily, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Türkiye, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves are used for herbal tea. The leaves are added raw to pickles as a seasoning. The leaves are dried and added to thyme. They are used to add scent to several dishes.

Edible parts

Spice, leaves, leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Acikekik, Tomillo cabezudo, Tomillo real, Za'tar farsi

Synonyms

Coridothymus capitatus (L.) Rchb.f.; Origanum capitatum (L.) Kuntze; Satureja capitata L.; Thymus capitatus (L.) Hoffmanns. & Link.; Thymus creticus Garsailt [Invalid]: