Greek savory, Pink micromeria
Micromeria graeca
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 10-50 cm tall. It has several stems. The leaves are 5-12 mm long by 2-7 mm wide. The flowers are violet.
It is an at risk protected plant.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, France, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Boğumcuk, Saghtrija griega
Synonyms
Clinopodium graecum (L.) Kuntze; Satureja graeca L.; and several others