Savory

Savory may refer to:

• Satureja, a genus of aromatic plants
• Summer savory, a herb in the genus Satureja
• Winter savory, a herb in the genus Satureja
• Savory (surname), a surname
• Savory (band), a Japanese rock band
• Savory (food), a type of food that is salty or spicy rather than sweet

Satureja

Satureja is a genus of aromatic plants of the family Lamiaceae, related to rosemary and thyme. It is native to North Africa, southern and southeastern Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. A few New World species were formerly included in Satureja, but they have all been moved to other genera.

Summer savory

Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) is the better known of the savory species. It is an annual, but otherwise is similar in use and flavor to the perennial winter savory. It is used more often than winter savory, which has a slightly more bitter flavor.

Winter savory

Winter savory (Satureja montana) is a perennial herb in the family Lamiaceae, native to warm temperate regions of southern Europe, the Mediterranean, and Africa. It has dark green, narrow, linear leaves and pink, white or purple flowers.

Savory (surname)

Savory (surname) is a surname of English origin. Notable people with the surname include:

• Alan Savory, a Zimbabwean ecologist
• Clive Savory, a British engineer
• Gordon Savory, a British politician

Savory (band)

Savory (band) is a Japanese rock band formed in 2004. The band's members are vocalist and guitarist Yuya, bassist Tetsuya, and drummer Ryo.

Savory (food)

Savory (food) is a type of food that is salty or spicy rather than sweet. In many countries, savory foods are typically considered main course items, while sweet foods are considered desserts.

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