Agastache foeniculum
Agastache foeniculum
Agastache foeniculum (pronunciation: /əˈɡæstəkiː foʊˈniːkjʊləm/), commonly known as Anise Hyssop, is a perennial herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae).
Etymology
The name Agastache is derived from the Greek words agan, meaning 'very much', and stachys, meaning 'spike', referring to the profuse flower spikes. Foeniculum is Latin for 'little hay', possibly referring to the plant's sweet, hay-like fragrance.
Description
Agastache foeniculum is native to parts of North America. It is known for its anise-scented leaves, which are used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. The plant typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet and produces spikes of small, tubular, lavender to purple flowers in summer.
Medicinal Uses
Traditionally, Agastache foeniculum has been used by Native American tribes as a medicinal plant. It is known to have antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. The leaves are often used in herbal teas for the treatment of colds, coughs, and fevers.
Related Terms
- Anise: A plant with a similar scent, often used in cooking and herbal medicine.
- Hyssop: A herbaceous plant of the mint family, used in herbal medicine and to flavor certain spirits.
- Lamiaceae: The mint family, a large family of flowering plants that includes many herbs used in cooking and medicine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Agastache foeniculum
- Wikipedia's article - Agastache foeniculum
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