Germander
Teucrium chamaedrys
Lamiaceae
Growth habit
Sub-Shrub
Perennation
Perennial
Native distribution
Europe and Southwestern Asia
Biocultural value
In Europe bitter tasting leaves are added to liqueurs, vermouths and tonic wines to aid digestion.
Location
Robison Herb Garden, Mullestein Winter Garden
Source of plant
Cornell Botanic Gardens, Walters Gardens, Richters, Appalachian Nurseries Inc., Botanischer Garten Rhododendron Park
Description
Dwarf rhizomatous shrub; stems 12" to 24"; flowers 5/8" long, pale to deep purple, rarely white.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
other ethnobotanical uses