Micromeria is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, widespread across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America, with a center of diversity in the Mediterranean region and the Canary Islands.

[2][3][4] It is sometimes placed within the genus Satureja.

[1] The name is derived from the Greek words μῑκρος (mīkros), meaning "small," and μερίς (meris), meaning "portion," referring to the leaves and flowers.

[5] Common names include savory and whitweed.

[citation needed] As of May 2023[update], Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:[6] Media related to Micromeria at Wikimedia Commons Data related to Micromeria at Wikispecies