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Clinopodium (Clinopodium)
Clinopodium are perennial flowering herbs and shrubs that usually flower from mid-summer through to the early fall. Clinopodium are noted for the delicate whorls of blooms that are produced at the end of the stem. Some members of the genus are edible whilst others are used to manufacture dyes.
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5 - 38 ℃

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Clinopodium, a genus of flowering plants, requires minimalistic yet specific care. Basic care includes access to full sunlight or partial shade, well-drained soil, and optimal temperatures between 50-80°F. Overwatering and high humidity are common challenges leading to diseases such as root-rot and mildew. Pests include aphids and leaf miners. Regular pruning during warm seasons encourages growth. Winter care involves protection against frost. Careful watering, a suitable growing environment, and seasonal adjustments secure a healthy, thriving plant.
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8 most common species:
Clinopodium nepeta
Lesser calamint
Lesser calamint (Clinopodium nepeta) is a perennial shrubby mint species, with many leaves that look more like oregano than like your average mint. The same is true about the smell, which is like halfway between mint and oregano. The flowers are lavender-pink and highly attractive for bees and butterflies.
Clinopodium gracile
Slender wild basil
The stem is thin and branches at the base to form a bundle, the lower part spreads sideways and rises at the tip to a height of 10 to 30 cm. Crawling stems take roots from nodes. The leaves are opposite, with a 5 to 15 mm petiole. The leaf blades are oval, 1 to 3 cm long, 8 to 20 mm wide, with no sharp tips, rounded base, and almost no hair. The edges have 5-6 blunt saw teeth on both sides. The inflorescence rises from the tip of the stem and leaves, and the upper one is 1 to 5 cm long. The rotundation inflorescence, that is, the steps of the inflorescence stems are stepped, and a plurality of flowers are born on each step. This rot is also a temporary ring, that is, it looks like a rot by the appearance of multiple flower points. Wrinkles are 3 to 4 mm long and have short hairs on the veins. The corolla is 5 to 6 mm long, lip-shaped and light red.
Clinopodium vulgare
Wild basil
Wild basil (Clinopodium vulgare) is a perennial herbaceous wildflower that attracts butterflies and bees. It blooms in summer with clusters of 30 or more tiny lavender purple flowers. Flowers are replaced by tiny brown nuts containing seeds. Grows best in shade or partial shade with dappled sun.
Clinopodium alpinum
Alpine calamint
Alpine calamint is an enigma. It is not actually a calamint, though its purple flower stalks do resemble the Calamintha genus. And, in further defiance of its name, it is found in sub-alpine regions, a low-growing and cushion-forming perennial.
Clinopodium acinos
Basil thyme
Basil thyme, or Clinopodium acinos, is a perennial. It gets its common name from its fragrance, which is similar to thyme. Basil thyme grows in direct sunlight up to 20 cm tall. It produces dark purple flowers and is native to Europe.
Clinopodium chinense
Chinese clinopodium
Chinese clinopodiumis often featured in traditional Chinese medicine and is currently being investigated for its pharmaceutical properties. In its native east Asia, chinese clinopodium can be found in thickets and forests at elevations not exceeding 1500 m.
Clinopodium brownei
Browne's savory
Browne's savory (Clinopodium brownei) is a perennial herb that can be found from the southeastern United States to Argentina. It grows equally well underwater and in marshy or moist soil. Browne's savory has a fragrance and flavor similar to peppermint, resulting in its use in teas.
Clinopodium arkansanum
Limestone calamint
The limestone calamint is an interesting, lime-loving plant that has two growth forms: in late winter and early spring, it creeps on the ground and spreads by stolons, while in late spring and early summer it produces erect flowering stems. When crushed, the stems emit a well-known, mint-like fragrance. It is commonly grown in rock gardens.

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Lesser calamint
Clinopodium nepeta
Lesser calamint
Lesser calamint (Clinopodium nepeta) is a perennial shrubby mint species, with many leaves that look more like oregano than like your average mint. The same is true about the smell, which is like halfway between mint and oregano. The flowers are lavender-pink and highly attractive for bees and butterflies.
Slender wild basil
Clinopodium gracile
Slender wild basil
The stem is thin and branches at the base to form a bundle, the lower part spreads sideways and rises at the tip to a height of 10 to 30 cm. Crawling stems take roots from nodes. The leaves are opposite, with a 5 to 15 mm petiole. The leaf blades are oval, 1 to 3 cm long, 8 to 20 mm wide, with no sharp tips, rounded base, and almost no hair. The edges have 5-6 blunt saw teeth on both sides. The inflorescence rises from the tip of the stem and leaves, and the upper one is 1 to 5 cm long. The rotundation inflorescence, that is, the steps of the inflorescence stems are stepped, and a plurality of flowers are born on each step. This rot is also a temporary ring, that is, it looks like a rot by the appearance of multiple flower points. Wrinkles are 3 to 4 mm long and have short hairs on the veins. The corolla is 5 to 6 mm long, lip-shaped and light red.
Wild basil
Clinopodium vulgare
Wild basil
Wild basil (Clinopodium vulgare) is a perennial herbaceous wildflower that attracts butterflies and bees. It blooms in summer with clusters of 30 or more tiny lavender purple flowers. Flowers are replaced by tiny brown nuts containing seeds. Grows best in shade or partial shade with dappled sun.
Alpine calamint
Clinopodium alpinum
Alpine calamint
Alpine calamint is an enigma. It is not actually a calamint, though its purple flower stalks do resemble the Calamintha genus. And, in further defiance of its name, it is found in sub-alpine regions, a low-growing and cushion-forming perennial.
Basil thyme
Clinopodium acinos
Basil thyme
Basil thyme, or Clinopodium acinos, is a perennial. It gets its common name from its fragrance, which is similar to thyme. Basil thyme grows in direct sunlight up to 20 cm tall. It produces dark purple flowers and is native to Europe.
Chinese clinopodium
Clinopodium chinense
Chinese clinopodium
Chinese clinopodiumis often featured in traditional Chinese medicine and is currently being investigated for its pharmaceutical properties. In its native east Asia, chinese clinopodium can be found in thickets and forests at elevations not exceeding 1500 m.
Browne's savory
Clinopodium brownei
Browne's savory
Browne's savory (Clinopodium brownei) is a perennial herb that can be found from the southeastern United States to Argentina. It grows equally well underwater and in marshy or moist soil. Browne's savory has a fragrance and flavor similar to peppermint, resulting in its use in teas.
Limestone calamint
Clinopodium arkansanum
Limestone calamint
The limestone calamint is an interesting, lime-loving plant that has two growth forms: in late winter and early spring, it creeps on the ground and spreads by stolons, while in late spring and early summer it produces erect flowering stems. When crushed, the stems emit a well-known, mint-like fragrance. It is commonly grown in rock gardens.
Wood savory
Clinopodium menthifolium
Wood savory
Wood savory is a fragrant herbaceous perennial, easily recognized by its oval, toothed leaves resembling those of mint. These flavor-packed leaves sprout from square stems, a distinctive trait amongst its kindreds. Delicate light purple flowers bloom in whorled clusters, typically peaking during the warm embrace of summer. Often found thriving in well-drained soils along sunny woodland edges, wood savory harnesses its minty aroma, not just for human delight but as a natural deterrent against herbivorous pests.
Clinopodium chinense subsp. grandiflorum
Clinopodium chinense subsp. grandiflorum
Clinopodium chinense subsp. grandiflorum
Clinopodium chinense subsp. grandiflorum is a robust, flowering perennial with a penchant for well-drained, sunny environments. Its vivid, large flowers set it apart, showcasing a palette that ranges from pink to lilac. This herbaceous plant forms a lush, low mound and spreads through rhizomes, often spotted in rocky terrains where it attracts an array of pollinators, contributing to the local ecosystem's diversity.
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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
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Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
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Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
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Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
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Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Clinopodium are perennial flowering herbs and shrubs that usually flower from mid-summer through to the early fall. Clinopodium are noted for the delicate whorls of blooms that are produced at the end of the stem. Some members of the genus are edible whilst others are used to manufacture dyes.
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Key Facts About Clinopodium

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Attributes of Clinopodium

Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
5 - 38 ℃

Scientific Classification of Clinopodium

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Distribution of Clinopodium

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How to Grow and Care for Clinopodium

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Clinopodium, a genus of flowering plants, requires minimalistic yet specific care. Basic care includes access to full sunlight or partial shade, well-drained soil, and optimal temperatures between 50-80°F. Overwatering and high humidity are common challenges leading to diseases such as root-rot and mildew. Pests include aphids and leaf miners. Regular pruning during warm seasons encourages growth. Winter care involves protection against frost. Careful watering, a suitable growing environment, and seasonal adjustments secure a healthy, thriving plant.
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Exploring the Clinopodium Plants

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8 most common species:
Clinopodium nepeta
Lesser calamint
Lesser calamint (Clinopodium nepeta) is a perennial shrubby mint species, with many leaves that look more like oregano than like your average mint. The same is true about the smell, which is like halfway between mint and oregano. The flowers are lavender-pink and highly attractive for bees and butterflies.
Clinopodium gracile
Slender wild basil
The stem is thin and branches at the base to form a bundle, the lower part spreads sideways and rises at the tip to a height of 10 to 30 cm. Crawling stems take roots from nodes. The leaves are opposite, with a 5 to 15 mm petiole. The leaf blades are oval, 1 to 3 cm long, 8 to 20 mm wide, with no sharp tips, rounded base, and almost no hair. The edges have 5-6 blunt saw teeth on both sides. The inflorescence rises from the tip of the stem and leaves, and the upper one is 1 to 5 cm long. The rotundation inflorescence, that is, the steps of the inflorescence stems are stepped, and a plurality of flowers are born on each step. This rot is also a temporary ring, that is, it looks like a rot by the appearance of multiple flower points. Wrinkles are 3 to 4 mm long and have short hairs on the veins. The corolla is 5 to 6 mm long, lip-shaped and light red.
Clinopodium vulgare
Wild basil
Wild basil (Clinopodium vulgare) is a perennial herbaceous wildflower that attracts butterflies and bees. It blooms in summer with clusters of 30 or more tiny lavender purple flowers. Flowers are replaced by tiny brown nuts containing seeds. Grows best in shade or partial shade with dappled sun.
Clinopodium alpinum
Alpine calamint
Alpine calamint is an enigma. It is not actually a calamint, though its purple flower stalks do resemble the Calamintha genus. And, in further defiance of its name, it is found in sub-alpine regions, a low-growing and cushion-forming perennial.
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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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