Yerba buena (Clinopodium douglasii) is a creeping perennial herb that grows primarily in northern and central California and barely extends into southern California and the Channel Islands. It tends to grow at altitudes below 3000 feet and is especially common near the coast. Clinopodium douglasii is a plant of the Lamiaceae or mint family, which also contains a wonderful variety of herbs and spices; Sage, rosemary and thyme. It is closely related to the European savory (herbs) of the genus Satureja and was once classified by botanists as Satureja douglasii. Yerba buena has delicate, fragrant green leaves and white flowers that bloom from spring to summer. Yerba buena usually grows in the shade as an understory plant associated with trees such as oaks (Quercus), California berries (Umbellularia californica) and madrons (Arbutus menziesii). Some good companion plants are Fragaria californica (wild strawberry) and Ribes sanguineum var. Glutinosum (gooseberry with pink flowers). In the western United States, Yerba buena most commonly refers to the species Clinopodium douglasii[4] (synonyms: Satureja douglasii, Micromeria douglasii), but may rarely refer to Eriodictyon californicum, more commonly known as Yerba Santa. Bring the water to a boil and add the fresh yerba buena leaves. Reduce heat and simmer on pan with a lid for 5 to 8 minutes. Add the cup of ice and bring the tea to a boil for 3-5 minutes. Cool, filter and cool to serve cold.
Can also be enjoyed hot or with honey! In Cuba, yerba buena usually refers to Mentha nemorosa, a popular plant also known as Big Apple Mint, Setary Mint, Hairy Mint, Wool or simply Cuban Mint. Yerba buena or hierba buena is the Spanish name for a number of aromatic plants, most of which belong to the mint family. Yerba buena means “good grass”. The specific plant species considered yerba buena vary from region to region, depending on what grows wild in the surrounding landscape or the species commonly grown in local gardens. Perhaps the most common variant of this plant is spearmint (Mentha spicata). The term has been (and is currently) used to cover a range of aromatic true mints and related mints of the genera Clinopodium, Satureja or Micromeria. All the plants so called are associated with medicinal properties,[1][2][3] and some also have culinary value as herbal teas or spices. As early as 1775 and probably much earlier, yerba buena, a herb native to California, flourished on the San Francisco Peninsula. It was known to be so abundant that the natives of San Franciscan introduced the fragrant herb to the Spanish missionaries, who called it yerba buena, meaning “good grass.” In fact, the city of Yerba Buena was named after this plant. In some parts of Central America, yerba buena often refers to cologne-mint water, a true mint sometimes called “bergamot mint,” with a strong citrus aroma used medicinally and as a cooking herb and tea. Clinopodium douglasii, Yerba buena.
Photo by Charles Webber © California Academy of Sciences. Many locals agree that yerba buena makes a refreshing hot or cold tea. Stop in your garden and make this wonderful tea anytime! See our recipe below! Find Yerba Buena and many other plants in the Sutro native plant nursery! Yerba buena is easy to grow; It is a good ground cover without being aggressive and easy to keep small. It is resistant to deer and grows in pots, but also looks great in a rock garden that climbs around rocks Yerba buena is drought tolerant but grows and looks better with moderate watering. Yerba Buena (Clinopodium douglasii) California Native Plant Society. calscape.org/Clinopodium-douglasii-(Yerba-Buena)?srchcr=sc560da0614b1b2 In Colombia, yerba buena is known to have many medicinal purposes as it helps in digestion and activity and inflammation of bilis. The herb is mainly found in the Andino region of the country. Cundinamarca and Antioquia. Satureja douglasii. Yerba Buena.
www.laspilitas.com/nature-of-california/plants/622–satureja-douglasii In Puerto Rico, a close relative of traditional culinary savory, Clinopodium vimineum (formerly Satureja viminea), is sometimes used. The habit of the monks of Buena Muerte is black, with a large red cross on the chest and hats with high conical crowns. The above was told to me by my landlord one morning in Buena Vista. Yerba Buena. www.revolvy.com/topic/Yerba%20Buena,%20California&item_type=topic Log in or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question. Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Clinopodium douglasii The leaves of this wildflower can be used to make tea. It also plays an important role in local folk medicine: Mexicans, Native Americans and Americans of European descent have used it and continue to use it in medicine. It can be used in cooking instead of other arries. Oils are also used for perfumes or potpourris. The monks of Buena Muerte have the duty to give the dying the last comfort. Distribution map of Clinopodium douglasii. USDA PLANTS database.
Yerba buena (Clinopodium douglasii). Jay from the Guna Forest. USDA Forest Service. www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/clinopodium_douglasii.shtml Please note that it is dangerous to use plants if you are unsure of your identification of the plant or its proper use. The above description of the plant is incomplete and is only helpful; Only a technical field guide (and knowledge of its use) can be fully reliable to give an accurate identification. Before using an unknown plant, do your homework and talk to an expert. 5) www.colombia.co/pais-colombia/hierbas-aromaticas-que-existen-en-colombia/ Clinopodium douglasii is a plant of the mint family (Lamiaceae). This family offers humanity a wonderful variety of herbs and spices; Sage, rosemary and thyme are part of this family. This plant is closely related to the European savory of the genus Satureja and was once classified by botanists as Satureja douglasii. Clinopodium means “bent foot” or “oblique” and douglasii means “von Douglas”. The common name means “good herb” in Spanish and is often applied to mint plants such as savory.
It was the name of the first Spanish settlement in the San Francisco area, which is (presumably) due to the wealth of this genre. Volunteers are welcome to attend kindergarten on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come visit, buy plants or volunteer. We look forward to welcoming you! More information about the nursery and our plant sale (Saturday 30th September) can be found on our nursery page. How well I remember a rainy afternoon during my stay in Buena Vista! Fr`m now on you can anny wan iv ce here writer of nature become callin` up four iliven eight B, Buena Park. A plant from the mint family can be easily characterized by its square (4-sided) stems and opposite leaves, and often smells spicy when rubbed. It is a flat plant with low, creeping stems. The flowers are bilateral (with a single line of symmetry). Yerba buena, unlike other plants of the mint family, is sparsely hairy and the hairs are tiny. The ovate to oval leaves are dotted with sebaceous glands on the underside and toothed along the edges of the leaves; From the axils of each leaf comes a small white flower.
This wildflower is found in shady areas of forests. You`ll also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have (or are passionate about) language-related jobs. Participation is free and the site has a strict privacy policy. Micromeria douglasii. Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micromeria_douglasii.