Satureja montana L.

Spice

Family: LABIATAE (LAMIACEAE)

Genus: Satureja

Catalan common name: Herba d'olives. Sajolida.

Spanish common name: Ajedrea. Hierba oliva.

Province distribution: Barcelona. Castelló. Girona. Lleida. Tarragona. València.

General distribution (Phytogeography): North Mediterranean

Uses and properties: Edible or foodstuffs.

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Chameophyte.

Habitats: Quercus coccifera and Rhamnus oleoides continental maquis. Garriques.