Hyssop
Hyssop
Hyssop (/ˈhɪsəp/; from Greek ὕσσωπος hýssopos) is a genus of about 10-12 species of herbaceous or semi-woody plants in the family Lamiaceae, native from the east Mediterranean to central Asia. They are aromatic, with erect branched stems up to 60 cm long covered with fine hairs at the tips. The leaves are narrow oblong, 2–5 cm long. The small blue flowers are borne on the upper part of the branches during summer. By far the best-known species is the Herb Hyssop (H. officinalis), widely cultivated outside its native area in the Mediterranean.
Etymology
The word hyssop is of Greek origin: ὕσσωπος (hýssopos). In the Bible, hyssop is used in some translations and in others, the original word is left untranslated.
Pronunciation
Hyssop is pronounced as /ˈhɪsəp/.
Related Terms
- Herb Hyssop: A species of Hyssop, widely cultivated for its aromatic properties.
- Lamiaceae: The family of flowering plants that Hyssop belongs to.
- Mediterranean: The region where Hyssop is native to.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hyssop
- Wikipedia's article - Hyssop
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