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Micromeria

Micromeria

9.9
A group of small herbs that smell pleasant and belong to the mint family, growing mainly in Europe and Asia
  • noun
  • /ˌmaɪkroʊˈmɪəriə/
  • Specialized
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  • The botanist discovered a rare Micromeria growing on the Mediterranean hillside.

Examples

  • Several species of Micromeria are used for their aromatic leaves in herbal teas.

  • Many species of Micromeria thrive in Mediterranean climates.

  • Studies have shown that Micromeria plants have potential medicinal properties.

  • The Micromeria plant is known for its fragrant leaves.

  • Several species of Micromeria are used for their aromatic leaves in herbal teas.

  • The Micromeria plant is known for its fragrant leaves.

  • Many species of Micromeria thrive in Mediterranean climates.

Compounds

Micromeria chamissonis
  • Specialized
9.9

A low evergreen herb with small white flowers used for medicine

Micromeria douglasii
  • Specialized
9.9

A low evergreen plant with small white flowers and fragrant leaves that people use as medicine

Micromeria juliana
  • Specialized
9.9

A small aromatic shrub like mint that grows in the Mediterranean

Micromeria juliana
  • Specialized
9.9

A scented oil from the plant's leaves or flowers used in perfumes and soaps

Surface Forms

Micromeria singular
Micromerias plural

Etymology

Micromeria comes from Greek parts micro- meaning 'small' and meria meaning 'part', and you can see the same micro- in microphone. So the name suggests a plant with 'small parts', like tiny leaves or flowers, which fits this group of small aromatic herbs.