Herb
Lippia berlandieri
B tier
Lippia berlandieri is a closely related Mexican oregano species used regionally like L. graveolens—earthy citrus herb for northern Mexican and border cookery. Interchangeable with Mexican oregano in most recipes when labelled as such. Dried leaf form dominates.
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ChoppedDriedFreshGarnishInfusedRubbed
Traits
CitrusEarthyMexican Oregano RelatedPungentRegionalSimilar UseVerbena
History
MX
Berlandieri-type lippias were gathered in northern Mexico.
US
Border herb trade included multiple Lippia oregano species.
Botanical labels on specialty herbs sometimes specified berlandieri.
Regional Mexican cooks continued berlandieri use.