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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Characteristics
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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.