Clinopodium umbrosum

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Sikkim

How it is used for food

The leaves are used for flavouring small fish.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Berai, Jerai

Synonyms

Calamintha biebersteinii K. Koch ex Ledeb.; Calamintha nepalensis Fisch. & C. A. Mey.; Calamintha umbrosa (M. Bieb.) Rchb.; and others