Salvia aegyptiaca
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb or small shrub. It is woody at the base and has many branches. It grows 30 cm tall. The branches are stiff and hairy. The leaves are rigid and 1-3 cm long by 4-12 mm wide. They are wrinkled and hairy. The flowers are in ring near the top of the plant. The fruit ate tiny nutlets.
It has medicinal uses.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It is moderately salt tolerant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, United Arab Emirates, UAE
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Keff jmel, Khizam,Tazoukennit