Herb latin name: Sideritis theezans


Synonyms: Sideritis clandestina


Family: Labiatae



Edible parts of Sideritis theezans:

The leaves and flowering stems are used as a tea substitute. The tea is sold in local markets in Greece.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial

Habitat of the herb:

Mountain rocks.

Propagation of Sideritis theezans:

Seed -

Cultivation of the herb:

Mountain rocks.

Medicinal use of Sideritis theezans:

None known

Known hazards of Sideritis theezans:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.