Teucrium flavum
Germandrée jaune
Yellow Germander
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Littoral |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Flower size | 12-15 mm |
| Flowering months | May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Lanceolate, Elliptic |
| Height | 20-50 cm |
Description
A hairy sub-shrub with a leafy robust stem.
It is native to the garrigue, maquis and rocky areas.
Flowers
Flowers appear in the upper part of the plant in the leaf axil. They are grouped in a spike, pale yellow, only the lower lip is visible. The calyx is 7-10 mm long with 5 teeth.
Leaves
Elliptic oval leaf, Lanceolate leaf is lance-shaped: long and widest in the middle. Oval to long, pointed, thickish, hairy, mid green, paler underneath with crenulated margins, 1-4 cm long, 1-2.5 cm wide.
Fruits Seeds
Nut: small seeds at the base of the flower.
Edible
The herb is used to flavour wines, bitters, liqueurs and used as a hop substitute.
Medical
Upper parts: were used to treat all kinds of rashes, and skin problems in general.
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