Mother of Herbs
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Mother of Herbs is a prostrate herb that grows faster than any other in our garden. Highly aromatic leaves have a scent comparable to oregano and can be used to add great flavour to meat dishes.
OTHER COMMON NAMES
French thyme, Indian mint, Mexican mint, Big thyme, Cuban oregano, Queen of herbs
USES
Traditional medicine uses the herb to treat respiratory conditions.
Reports say that this plant repells bush turkeys from the garden, and we are yet to loose a yam in an area of the garden where this plant is grown near by.
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Origin | Exotic |
| Size | Prostrate |
| Decid/Evergr | Evergreen |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Uses | Repellent |
| Sun Exposure | Partial sun |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Frost Resistance | High |
| Wind Tolerance | High |
| Dry Tolerance | High |
| Flower Colour | Purple |
| Aromatic Foliage | Yes |
| Harvest Season | Year round |
