Sideritis theezans
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Sideritis theezans | |
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Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
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Tea: | Yes |
Sideritis theezans
Propagation: Seed
Cultivation: Not known
Range: Europe - Greece.
Habitat: Mountain rocks[1].
Edibility: The leaves and flowering stems are used as a tea substitute[2][3]. The tea is sold in local markets in Greece[2].
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ Tutin, Tom et al.. Flora Europaea. Cambridge University Press, 1964.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Uphof, Johannes. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim, 1959.
- ↑ Usher, George. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable, 1974.