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Leucas chinensis

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows 20-30 cm tall. It has a white silky coating.

Medicine.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Japan, Philippines, SE Asia


How it is used for food

The leaves are used for a herbal tea.

It is sold in local markets in China.

Edible parts

Leaves - tea


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ballota pilosa Lour.; Leucas chinensis (Retz.) Br.; Leucas mollissima var. chinensis Benth.; Phlomis chinensis Retz.; and others