Lippia graveolens, a species of flowering plant in the verbena or vervain family, Verbenaceae, is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America as far south as Nicaragua. Common names include: Mexican oregano, redbrush lippia, orégano cimarrón, scented lippia, and scented matgrass. The specific epithet is derived from two Latin words: gravis, meaning 'heavy', and olens, meaning 'smelling'. It is a shrub or small tree, reaching 1–2.7 m in height. Fragrant white or yellowish flowers can be found on the plant throughout the year, especially after rains.
Mexican oregano
species of plant
Categories:
Herb
Characteristic of:
Mexican cuisine
Also known as:
Latin species name:
Lippia graveolens
Wikidata ID:
Q1761719
Wikipedia title:
Lippia graveolens
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