Origanum vulgare subsp. gracile

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central Asia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The leaves are used as a spice. The flowers are used for tea.

Edible parts

Leaves - spice, flowers - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kir kekigi, Kokuty, Kus zemulu, Rehana rebel, Rehan

Synonyms

Origanum glaucum Rech.f. & Edelb.; Origanum gracile K. Koch; Origanum kopetdaghense Boriss; Origanum tyttanthum Gontsch.;