Grey moench
Calamintha incana
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Possibly now Clinopodium insulare (Candargy) Govaerts
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. In Melbourne Botanical gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, Cyprus, Jordan, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa
How it is used for food
The fresh and dried leaves and shoots are eaten raw and also used for seasoning and as a tea.
Edible parts
Leaves, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dere nanesi, Krainieh, Yabani nane, Za'tar balat, Za'tman