Wood Sage (Teucrium scorodonia)

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

Teucrium scorodonia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

taste and flavour. — The plant resembles hops in taste and flavour.; An infusion of the leaves and flowers is used as a hop substitute for flavouring beer in some areas.; It is said to clear the beer more quickly than hops, but imparts too much colour to the brew.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry, not strongly calcareous, soils in woodlands, grassland, heaths and dunes. Also found on lime-free moorland soils. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)