Stachys spectabilis

Choisy ex DC.

LamiaceaeLeavesSpice/Beverage
Stachys spectabilis
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Stachys spectabilis
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Stachys spectabilis
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Leaves - tea

The leaves are brewed as a tea-like drink.

Where to Find It

It is a temperate plant.

Turkey, Türkiye,

Countries: Turkey

How to Identify

An herb in the Lamiaceae (mint) family found in temperate regions.

Medicinal Uses

Traditionally used as a tea-like beverage.

Names & Synonyms

Dag cayi

Stachys rosea Hohen.and others
References (1)
  • Dogan, A. & Tuzlaci, E., 2015, Wild Edible Plants of Pertek (Tunceli-Turkey). Marmara Pharmaceutical Journal 19: 126-135

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