Cherokee mint, Hairy wood-mint
Blephilia hirsuta
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 4-7.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fresh or dried leaves are used for tea.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Blephilia brevipes Raf.; Blephilia lanceolata Raf.; Blephilia nepetoides Raf. Monarda hirsuta Pursh;