Clinopodium grandiflorum
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| Large-flowered calamint | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Clinopodium |
| Species: | C. grandiflorum
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| Binomial name | |
| Clinopodium grandiflorum (L.) Kuntze
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Clinopodium grandiflorum, the large-flowered calamint, showy calamint or mint savory, is a species of ornamental plant.
Description
[edit]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
[edit]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.
Use
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Clinopodium grandiflorum (L.) Kuntze". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ "Clinopodium grandiflorum | greater calamint Herbaceous Perennial/RHS Gardening". www.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- ^ "Medicinal uses". Herbs. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- Pink, A. (2004). Gardening for the Million. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.
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