Teucrium scorodonia Wood sage (Labiatae)

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Teucrium scorodonia
Wood sage
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The Teucrium scorodonia plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wood sage.

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Latin Name:  Teucrium scorodonia
Common Name:  Wood sage
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Dry, not strongly calcareous, soils in woodlands, grassland, heaths and dunes[4, 17]. Also found on lime-free moorland soils[200].

Edible Uses: The plant resembles hops in taste and flavour[4]. An infusion of the leaves and flowers is used as a hop substitute for flavouring beer in some areas[2, 4, 183]. It is said to clear the beer more quickly than hops, but imparts too much colour to the brew[4].

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