Sideritis libanotica

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It keeps growing from year to year.

It has antioxidant activity.

Where it is found

It is temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The leaves are brewed into tea drinks.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gevregen

Synonyms

Sideritis bourgaei Boiss.; Sideritis libanotica var. incana Boiss.; There are some subspecies.