Lippia micromera

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Lippia micromera
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Verbenaceae
Genus: Lippia
Species:
L. micromera
Binomial name
Lippia micromera
Schauer

Lippia micromera, commonly referred to as stick oregano or false oregano, is a plant species. It is used in regional cuisines including Puerto Rican cuisine and Dominican cuisine. It has white flowers.

It is in the Verbena family. [1] It has aromatic leaves. [2] It is used for medicinal purposes. [3]

It is grown in the Caribbean. [4] and Hawaii. [5]

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References

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