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- Origin
- Central America
- Harvest Time
- 2–3 months after planting, can be harvested continuously. Best harvested in the morning when essential oil content is high. Frequent pruning stimulates new growth.
- Usage
- Medicinal, Privacy Hedge, Pollinator
- Perennial/Annual
- Perennial
- Growth Type
- Herb, Shurb
- Planting Distance
- 60–100 cm apart, depending on whether grown in hedges, herb rows, or under taller crops.
- Nutritional Info
- Contains essential oils, flavonoids, and tannins
- Strata Category
- Low, Medium
- How to eat
- Medicinal plant. Use for tea or for flavoring soups, stews ..
- Harvest days
- Tuesday, 15. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 22. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 29. April - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 6. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 13. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 20. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 27. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 3. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 10. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 17. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 24. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 1. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 8. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 15. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 22. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 5. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 12. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 19. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 26. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 2. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 9. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 16. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 23. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 30. September - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 7. October - Weekly Food Basket
- Medicinal Uses
- Calming, digestive, supports relaxation and sleep
- Life Cycle
- Secondary
- Spanish Name
- Juanilama
- Category
- Leafy greens & herbs
- Scientific Name
- Lippia alba
- Edible parts
- Flower, Leaves
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited June 3, 2025.Open in Notion