Calamintha grandiflora
| Large-flowered calamint | |
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| Calamintha grandiflora | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae
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| (unranked): | Angiosperms
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| Species: | C. grandiflora
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| Binomial name | |
| Calamintha grandiflora (L.)
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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.[1][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.
See also[]
- Satureja gillesii
References[]
- ^ "Medicinal uses". Herbs. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- Pink, A. (2004). Gardening for the Million. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.
External links[]
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