Savory (Satureja hortensis) is an annual aromatic herb in the Lamiaceae family native to Southeastern Europe and western Asia. It is a finely branched herb with narrow leaves and a warm peppery aroma. The leaves and flowering tops are the parts most often used in traditional preparations.
Savory has long been used as both a culinary and household herb, especially in cooking, digestive preparations, and warming teas. Its strongly flavored leaves were commonly added to beans, meats, vinegars, and other savory dishes.
Although the common name may also refer to winter savory in some contexts, summer savory is the best-known annual herb of this name.
