Clinopodium grandiflorum

Clinopodium grandiflorum, the large-flowered calamint, showy calamint or mint savory, is a species of ornamental plant.

Large-flowered calamint
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Clinopodium
Species:
C. grandiflorum
Binomial name
Clinopodium grandiflorum
(L.) Kuntze
Synonyms[1]
  • Acinos grandiflorus (L.) G.Don
  • Calamintha grandiflora (L.) Moench
  • Drymosiphon grandiflorus (L.) Melnikov
  • Faucibarba grandiflora (L.) Dulac
  • Melissa grandiflora L.
  • Satureja grandiflora (L.) Scheele
  • Thymus grandiflorus (L.) Scop.

Description

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C. grandiflorum is a perennial herb that grows up to 25 cm (9.8 in) tall. It has pink flowers and ovate green leaves.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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It grows in certain mountains of western and southern Europe (Massif Central, Alps, Pyrénées,...) above 700 meters high. It can be found in beech forests.

It can be used in cooking, and in herbal medicine for bruises and cramps.[3][unreliable source?]. In the Aubrac region of France, it is used as an infusion and called "thé d'Aubrac" (Aubrac tea); it is appreciated for its digestive properties.

References

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  1. ^ "Clinopodium grandiflorum (L.) Kuntze". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Clinopodium grandiflorum | greater calamint Herbaceous Perennial/RHS Gardening". www.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  3. ^ "Medicinal uses". Herbs. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
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