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Calamintha Clinopodium
''Calamintha'' is a genus of plants that belongs to the family Lamiaceae. Commonly called the calamints, there are about eight species in the genus (around 30 before revisions in taxonomy) which is native to the northern temperate regions of Europe, Asia and America. ''Calamintha'' species are used as food plants by the larvae of some ''Lepidoptera'' species including ''Coleophora, Coleophora albitarsella''. Species *''Calamintha ashei'' *''Calamintha baumgarteni'' *''Calamintha caerulescens'' *''Calamintha coccinea'' *''Calamintha dentata'' *''Calamintha grandiflora'' - large-flowered calamint, an ornamental plant. *''Calamintha incana'' *''Calamintha nepeta'' **''Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta'' *''Calamintha sylvatica'' - common calamint, a low-growing plant with a minty smell and lavender flowers. It prefers alkaline soil. The Leaf, leaves can be used to make tea. Moved to genus Acinos *''Acinos alpinus'' (formerly ''Calamintha alpina'') - the alpine calamint *''Acinos ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calamintha Grandiflora
''Calamintha grandiflora'', the large-flowered calamint, showy calamint or mint savory, is a species of ornamental plant. Distribution It grows in certain mountains of western and southern Europa (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.. In the Aubrac Aubrac is a small village in the southern Massif Central of France. The name is also applied to the surrounding countryside, which is properly called L'Aubrac in French. The Aubrac region has been a member of the Natura 2000 network since August 200 ... region of France, it is used as an infusion and called "thé d'Aubrac" (Aubrac tea); it is appreciated for its digestive properties. See also * '' Satureja gillesii'' References * External links''Calamintha grandiflora'' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |