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Mexico oregano
Poliomintha bustamanta

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 38 cm tall and spreads 1 m wide. The flowers are purplish-pink.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Ecuador, Mexico


How it is used for food

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring


How it is grown


Its other names

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