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Felty germander
TEUCRIUM POLIUM (ssp.aureum) - ENCIES- IB-651 (Timó groc).jpg
Teucrium polium ssp. aureum
Scientific classification
Genus:
Teucrium
Species:
polium
Synonyms
  • Teucrium capitatum L.

Teucrium polium, known popularly as felty germander, is a sub-shrub and herb native to the western Mediterranean region (Albania, North Macedonia, Spain, France, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia). Its flowers are small and range from pink to white, and its leaves are used in cooking and for medicine.

Traditional medicine

Teucrium polium is used for various supposed treatments in traditional medicine, although it has potential for causing liver toxicity.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Teucrium polium para niños

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