Sideritis theezans

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Sideritis theezans
Light:Full Sun Part Shade
Moisture:Mesic
Soil pH:5.6-8.4
Native to:
Edible Rating:PFAF Edibility Rating
Tea:Yes
Poisonous

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

  1. Tutin, Tom et al.. Flora Europaea. Cambridge University Press, 1964.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Uphof, Johannes. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim, 1959.
  3. Usher, George. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable, 1974.