Teucrium capitatum

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Spain

How it is used for food

The flowering aerial parts are used to make a herbal tea and also as seasoning for olives and soups.

Edible parts

Flowers - tea, flowers - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Timo mascle, Zamarrilla

Synonyms

Chamaedrys capitata (L.) Raf.; Teucrium album Poir.; and others