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