Wall Germander
Teucrium chamaedrys — Lamiaceae
Italiano: Camedrio — Camedria
Description
Wall Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys) belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is native to Europe. It thrives in Rocky walls, Arid pastures, Scrub environments across regions including Italy, France, Spain, Balkans. Botanically, Wall Germander is very bitter digestive herb. Chamomile bitter used herbalism.. It is also known locally as Camedria. The edible parts include Leaves. With an edibility rating of 4/10, it ranks as a moderate wild food source. Harvesting is best done during April, March and May. Nutritionally, Wall Germander stands out for its Vitamin K (30.0mg, 25% DV), Vitamin A (40.0mg, 4% DV) and Magnesium (12.0mg, 3% DV). It also provides 1.5g protein and 2.0g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Wall Germander offers a Bitter aromatic flavor profile. Tea. Common culinary applications include tea. Popular preparations include Wall germander tea, Sauteed greens with garlic, Wild green pesto, Leafy green soup. For storage, dried 6mo. Safety note: Bitter not toxic. Antinutrient content is iridoid bitters. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.
🌿 Foraging Tips
🍳 Recipe: Wall germander tea
This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.
Edibility
Harvest Calendar
Nutrition (per 100g)
Culinary Uses: tea Storage: Dried 6mo
Recipes
- Wall germander tea
- Sauteed greens with garlic
- Wild green pesto
- Leafy green soup
- Wild winter pesto made from Wall Germander
- Traditional Wall Germander soup
- Wall Germander and potato frittata
