Moujean tea
Nashia inaguensis
Family: Verbenaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. The leaves are small and shiny. The leaves have a lemon scent. Flowers are very small. The fruit are very small and red or orange.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. At ECHO.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bahamas, Central America, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are used for tea. They have a vanilla flavour.
It is a cultivated food plant.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Pineapple verbena
Synonyms
Lippia inaguensis (Millsp.) Urb.;