Editing Savory (section)

= Introduction =

'''Satureja''', commonly known as savory, is a genus of about 30 species of aromatic herbs belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae). These plants are native to Eurasia and North Africa, with several species cultivated for culinary purposes, particularly in France and Spain<ref>https://britannica.com/plant/Satureja</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satureja</ref>. The most common culinary species include '''summer savory''' (''Satureja hortensis'') and '''winter savory''' (''Satureja montana''). Savory herbs are valued for their aromatic leaves and essential oils, which are used to flavor various dishes, especially poultry and stuffings<ref>https://britannica.com/plant/Satureja</ref>.

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