Mexican oregano (poliomintha)

Poliomintha incana

herb

Among the Hopi and Tewa: a plant eaten raw or boiled, dried for winter; its flowers flavor a porridge.

Origin

Southwestern United States (Hopi country)

Season (United States)

all year round · grows in your region

Preparation

The leaves and flowers are kept, fresh or dried, and used by the pinch like oregano.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Rosmarinic acid · Lutein and zeaxanthin · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

Its silvery-gray foliage earns it the English name frosted mint.