Jamaican oregano

Lippia micromera

herb

Small leaves for seasoning, especially meat in soup and sauce; grown in gardens throughout the Caribbean.

Origin

Northern South America and the Caribbean

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

A few leaves, fresh or dried, are crumbled into the soup or sauce during cooking; the tough stems are removed.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Lutein and zeaxanthin · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

In Dominica it is called ti dité, and almost every house keeps a plant.