Micromeria chamissonis Yerba buena (Labiatae)

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Micromeria chamissonis
Yerba buena
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The Micromeria chamissonis plant species is found in Western N. America - southern British Columbia to southern California. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Yerba buena. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. douglasii. Satureia douglasii. (Benth.)Briq. Thymus chamissonis. T. douglasii.

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Latin Name:  Micromeria chamissonis
Common Name:  Yerba buena
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  (Benth.)Greene.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Coniferous woods[60].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers an open position in a well-drained soil[1]. Succeeds in poor soils[200]. Plants grow best and live longer when grown in an open sunny position and a dry sandy soil[245]. A prostate plant, the stems forming roots at the leaf axils wherever they come into contact with the soil[245]. The bruised leaves release a most refreshing lemony scent resembling verbena[245].

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