Thyme-leaved savory, Barrel sweetener, Roman hyssop
Satureja thymbra

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Europe, Greece, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Mediterranean, Middle East, Spain, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The leaves are used for flavouring in cooking. It is like thyme. They are used for seasoning brine cured olives, grilled meats, and vegetables. (It is used to clean wine barrels before the next year's vintage.) The leaves are used for tea.

Edible parts

Herb, spice, leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Karakekik, Kekik, Peynir kekigi, Tas kekigi, Thryba, Za-atar rumi

Synonyms

Clinopodium thymbra (L.) Kuntze; Micromeria thymbra (L.) Kostel.; Satureja biroi Jav.; Satureja collina Salisb.; Satureja tragoriganum (L.) Tausch; Thymbra hirsuta Pers.; Thymbra hirsutissima Vent. ex Pers.; Thymus hirsutissimus Poir.; Thymus tragoriganum L.;