Rosemary mint, Frosted mint, Purple sage
Poliomintha incana

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 50 cm tall. It has many branches. They are straight, slender and erect. They are silvery colour and covered with small hairs. The leaves are directly attached to the branches. The leaves are long and narrow and 1-3 cm long. They are covered with white wooly hairs. The flowers are 6-7 mm long and in groups of 1-3 below the axils of the leaves.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in desert and scrubland. It has been recorded between 1,000-1,300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fresh leaves and flowers are eaten. They are eaten with scrambled eggs, boiled or dipped in salt. The dried leaves are used for flavouring. They can also be dried and stored.

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers, flavouring, leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Hoary rosemary mint

Synonyms

Hedeoma incana Torr.;