Clinopodium chilense
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1.5 m tall. The branches are erect. The leaves only have short stalks and occur opposite.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Chile, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - flavouring, flowers - spice
How it is grown
The plants can be grown from seed. These are best with a cold treatment.
Its other names
Local names
Menta de arbol
Synonyms
Gardoquia chilensis Benth.; Gardoquia gilliesii Graham; Satureja chilensis (Benth.) Briq.; Satureja gilliesii (Graham) Briq.;