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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.
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]
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.
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