Intoxicating Mint (Lagochilus inebrians)

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

Lagochilus inebrians is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

tasting tea is made from the dried branches, it is usually sweetened with sugar before being drunk. — A bitter-tasting tea is made from the dried branches, it is usually sweetened with sugar before being drunk.; See also the notes on medicinal uses below.

Habitat & North American Range

Steppes. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)