Poejo
Cunila galioides
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. The stems lie along the ground. The leaves are 5 mm long. The flowers are in clumps and are violet.
There are 22 Cunila species.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows at high altitudes. It grows near the edges of swamps.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Brazil, South America
How it is used for food
The essential oil is used in drinks.
Edible parts
Leaves - oil, caution, medicine
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Cunila galioides var. hispida J. A. Schmidt; Hedeoma glaziovii Briq.; Hedyosmos galioides (Benth.) Kuntze;