Cayotu
Micromeria myrtifolia
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows up to 1,225 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Iran, Israel, Kurdistan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves are used for tea. They are also used as a spice.
It is a temperate plant.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ayakli kekik, Topuk çayı
Synonyms
Micromeria lycia Stapf; Micromeria minoa Coustr. & Gand. Satureja myrtifolia (Boiss. & Hohen.) Greuter & Burdet;