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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


How it is grown


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