Micromeria is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, widespread across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America, with a center of diversity in the Mediterranean region and the Canary Islands.[2][3][4] It is sometimes placed within the genus Satureja.[1] The name is derived from the Greek words μῑκρος (mīkros), meaning "small," and μερίς (meris), meaning "portion," referring to the leaves and flowers.[5] Common names include savory and whitweed.[citation needed]

Micromeria
Micromeria nervosa
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Subfamily: Nepetoideae
Tribe: Mentheae
Genus: Micromeria
Benth.[1]
Synonyms[2]
  • Sabbatia Moench
  • Zygis Desv. ex Ham.
  • Piperella (C.Presl ex Rchb.) Spach
  • Apozia Willd. ex Steud.
  • Cuspidocarpus Spenn.
  • Micronema Schott
  • Tendana Rchb.f.

Species

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As of May 2023, Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:[6]

Formerly placed here

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Genus: Micromeria Benth". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 2007-10-05. Archived from the original on 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2012-02-23.
  2. ^ a b Kew World checklist of Selected Plant Families
  3. ^ Flora of China Vol. 17 Page 226 姜味草属jiang wei cao shu Micromeria Bentham, Edward's Bot. Reg. 15: t. 1282. 1829.
  4. ^ Altervista Flora Italiana, Genere: Micromeria includes photos + distribution maps
  5. ^ Quattrocchi, Umberto (2000). CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names. Vol. III: M-Q. CRC Press. p. 1682. ISBN 978-0-8493-2677-6.
  6. ^ "Micromeria Benth." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  7. ^ "Micromeria". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2012-02-23.
  8. ^ "GRIN Species Records of Micromeria". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2012-02-23.
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