Polium Teucrium (Teucrium polium)

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

Teucrium polium is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

refreshing beverage. — The plant is mixed with boiled water and sugar to form a refreshing beverage.; The plant is used as a spice.

Habitat & North American Range

A variable species with a number of sub-species growing in a variety of habitats from sandy places near the sea to mountain ranges. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)