Rotundifolius Acinos (Acinos rotundifolius)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Acinos rotundifolius is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring with beans etc, and are said to be a substitute for summer savoury, Satureia hortensis, though we prefer that species. — The leaves are used as a flavouring with beans etc, and are said to be a substitute for summer savoury, Satureia hortensis, though we prefer that species.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)