satureja
Botanical name: Satureja
satureja
Botanical name: Satureja
Description
A perennial and semi-evergreen herb, satureja are native to rocky areas of Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean. It has been used by ancient Greeks and Romans but today often features in herb gardens. Some species are also used as an herb in European and Middle Eastern dishes and is cultivated for its oil. 
Species of satureja
Winter savory
Winter savory (Satureja montana) is a semi-evergreen herb from the Mediterranean region of Europe and Africa. It grows wild on rocky hillsides in alkaline soil, and is also popularly cultivated in herb gardens or ornamental borders. Fresh or dried, it can be a good flavoring herb with meats and beans.
Summer savory
Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) is an aromatic herb native to rich soils in the Northern Hemisphere. It is commonly used as a culinary herb, similarly to sage. Summer savory is most widespread and well-known in Canada, Germany, and Romania.
Scientific Classification
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