Description
Sideritis lasiantha (also called Greek Mountain Tea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky, and calcareous soils and is found in mountains, hills, and other areas with high altitudes. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Sideritis lasiantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, coughs, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sideritis lasiantha is a white or yellowish-white corolla with a tubular shape. The seed is an oblong-shaped achene with a small, white appendage. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white stems.