Satureja thymbra L.

Satureja thymbra

Family: LAMIACEAE
Genus: Satureja
Species: thymbra L.
Common names: Thyme-Leaved Savoury
Pharmacopoeia Londinensis name: Thymbra
Distribution summary: Mediterranean
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H3 - Half hardy; unheated greenhouse/mild winter
Habitat: Sunny, dry, rocky hills
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants of the World (B), Plants in pots (POT), Europe & Mediterranean (E)
Reason for growing: Medicinal, other use

Additional Notes

Leaves antibacterial, expectorant& digestive. Harvested during growing season, used fresh or dried.

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Infusion used to clean wine barrels in preparation for new vintage, essential oil, seasoning, herbal tea.

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Europe, Southwestern Europe

Europe, Southeastern Europe

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