Savory, Ussopo, Pesalem
Micromeria juliana

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 30 cm tall. It loses its leaves during the year.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It suits hardiness zone 7-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Britain, Crete, Europe, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The leaves are used for flavouring and as a substitute for savory.

Edible parts

Leaves, spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Topuk çayı

Synonyms

Clinopodium julianum (L.) Kuntze; Micromeria juliana var. angustifolia Vis.; Micromeria juliana f. barbulata (K.Maly) Silic; Micromeria juliana var. hirsuta (C. Presl.) Benth.; Micromeria juliana var. latifolia Vis.; Micromeria reinholdii Heldr. ex Boiss.; Satureja hirsuta C. Presl.; Satureja juliana L.; Satureja juliana f. barbulata K. Maly; Satureja parviflora C. Presl.; Satureja sophia Steud.; Satureja spicata Crantz; Satureja virgata Stokes;