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Elsholtzia feddei

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows 3-20 cm tall. The stems are branched from the base. They are hairy and can lie along the ground. The leaves are 0.4-2.4 cm long by 3-14 mm wide. The flowers are in spikes 1-1.5 cm long.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Tibet


How it is used for food

The leaves are used as a spice in sausages.

Edible parts

Leaves - spice


How it is grown


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