Clinopodium calamintha
About
Clinopodium nepeta, known as lesser calamint, is a perennial herb of the mint family known for having fragrant, grey-green, oregano-like leaves with a pennyroyal smell. It is also called niepita, and mentuccia romana. This plant commonly grows across the Mediterranean, North Africa and parts of Central Asia and has traditionally been used as a folk medicine and culinary herb. A recent study also found cultivars of lesser catmint that had the same compounds in catnip that cause the euphoric effect in cats, known as nepetalactone.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
How to use it
Lesser calamint has been traditionally used as a folk medicine and culinary herb. Its fragrant leaves can be brewed into teas or used to flavor dishes, making it a versatile addition to your herb collection. Additionally, its pleasant aroma may attract beneficial insects to your garden, enhancing the overall ecosystem.
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In the kitchen
Lesser calamint is a delightful herb that can be used in cooking, adding a fragrant touch to various dishes. Its oregano-like flavor makes it great for seasoning meats, soups, and sauces. However, be sure to use it sparingly, as its strong aroma can overpower other ingredients. Enjoy experimenting with this unique herb in your kitchen!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Clinopodium calamintha
- Slug
- clinopodium-calamintha
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Clinopodium
- Species
- calamintha
- Wikidata QID
- Q2803028
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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