Teucrium polium L. is a plant in the Lamiaceae family, order Lamiales, kingdom Plantae. Toxic/Poisonous.

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Teucrium polium L.

Teucrium polium L.

Teucrium polium, or felty germander, is a western Mediterranean sub-shrub with edible and medicinal leaves that carries liver toxicity risk.

Family
Genus
Teucrium
Order
Lamiales
Class
Magnoliopsida

⚠️ Is Teucrium polium L. Poisonous?

Yes, Teucrium polium L. (Teucrium polium L.) is classified as poisonous or toxic. Toxicity risk detected (mainly via ingestion); avoid direct contact and ingestion. Never consume or handle this species without proper identification by an expert.

About Teucrium polium L.

Teucrium polium L., popularly known as felty germander, is a sub-shrub and herb native to the western Mediterranean region, including Albania, North Macedonia, Spain, France, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. It produces small flowers that range in color from pink to white. The leaves of this plant are used both in cooking and for medicinal purposes. In traditional medicine, Teucrium polium is used for a variety of proposed treatments, though the plant has the potential to cause liver toxicity.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Lamiales Lamiaceae Teucrium
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