Lippia origanoides
Family: Verbenaceae
What it is like
A compact shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The leaves are grey-green and narrowly oval. They are 2 cm long and on leaf stalks 5 mm long. The flowers are in clusters of 2 or 3 compact heads. The flowers are white.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in dry rocky places. In Argentina it grows between 100-1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Hawaii, Pacific, Paraguay, South America, USA, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - herb