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yerba buena
Scientific Name: Clinopodium douglasii
Family: Lamiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb, Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Yerba Buena: More Than Just a Name
The name "Yerba Buena," translating to "good herb" in Spanish, is associated with a variety of aromatic plants, primarily within the mint family. However, this name extends beyond botany, carrying significant historical and cultural weight.
Historical and Cultural Significance
- Yerba Buena was the original name of the Mexican settlement that later became San Francisco, California.
- The name is featured prominently in various commercial and cultural contexts in the San Francisco Bay Area, including Yerba Buena Gardens, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and numerous businesses.
Common Usage
While the text doesn't specify a single scientific name, it clarifies that "Yerba Buena" is a Spanish term applied to multiple aromatic plants, particularly within the mint family.