Poejo
Cunila angustifolia
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It keeps growing from year to year.
The oil is used as a spray against maize weevil.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 200-1,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina (country/location of origin), Brazil, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - oil, caution
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Hedyosmos angustifolius (Benth.) Kuntze;