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Savory (herb)
Satureja is a genus of aromatic plants of the family Lamiaceae, related to rosemary and thyme. There are about 30 species called savories, of which Summer Savory and Winter Savory are the most important in cultivation. Additional recommended knowledge
DescriptionSatureja species are native to warm temperate regions and may be annual or perennial. They are low-growing herbs and subshrubs, reaching heights of 15-50 cm. The leaves are 1 to 3 cm long, with flowers forming in whorls on the stem, white to pale pink-violet. Ecology and cultivationSatureja species are food plants for the larva of some Lepidoptera. Caterpillars of the moth Coleophora bifrondella feed exclusively on Winter Savory (S. montana). Savory may be grown purely for ornamental purposes; members of the genus need sun and well-drained soil. UsesBoth summer savory and winter savory are used to flavor food. The former is preferred by cooks but as an annual is only available in summer; winter savory is an evergreen perennial. Savory plays an important part in Italian cuisine, particularly when cooking beans. It is also used to season the traditional Acadian stew known as fricot. Yerba Buena (Spanish: "good herb"; S. douglasii) is used to make a herbal tea in the western United States.
Winter savory is reputed to help ease flatulence. Selected species
Formerly in Satureja
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