Mexican oregano
Lippia palmeri
Family: Verbenaceae
What it is like
A tall slender shrub. It can be 2 m tall and 1 m wide. The flowers are white. They have a scent.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in desert and scrubland. It grows in the Sonoran desert. It grows at least between 280-1,700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - flavouring, herb