Ziziphora taurica

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, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The leaves are used as a spice and for a hot drink.

Edible parts

Leaves - tea, spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Merze

Synonyms

Dracocephalum odoratissimum Poir.; Thymbra spicata Pall. ex M. Bieb.; Ziziphora abd-el-asisii Hand.-Mazz.; Ziziphora lanceolata Boiss.;