Biology:Clinopodium grandiflorum

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Large-flowered calamint
Thé d'Aubrac.jpg
Scientific classification edit
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]
  • Thymus grandiflorus Faucibarba grandiflora
  • Acinos grandiflorus (L.) G.Don
  • (L.) Moench (L.) Dulac
  • Melissa grandiflora Drymosiphon grandiflorus
  • L. (L.) Scop.
  • Calamintha grandiflora (L.) Melnikov
  • (L.) Scheele Satureja grandiflora

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

Description

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

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

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.

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External links

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