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Clinopodium grandiflorum

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Large-flowered calamint
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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.

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

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.

Use

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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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