Lippia micromera

Herb

Lippia micromera

B tier

Lippia micromera is the botanical species behind much Puerto Rican/Caribbean “oregano”—minute leaves, big flavour. Use in bean pots and meat marinades. Dry carefully to preserve oils. Not Origanum.

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ChoppedDriedFreshGarnishInfusedRubbed

Traits

Botanical Caribbean OreganoIntensePungentSmall LeafTiny LeafTropical

History

PR

L. micromera was used in Caribbean household seasoning.

Botanists documented micromera as a culinary Lippia.

Specialty nurseries propagated L. micromera for chefs.

Caribbean cookbooks specified micromera-type oregano.

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