Clinopodium
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of aromatic plants: "Clinopodium" is the scientific name for a genus of flowering plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae). These plants are typically characterized by their square stems, opposite leaves, and small, often clustered flowers.
- Wild basil: In common usage, "clinopodium" often refers specifically to plants known as wild basil, which are species within this genus, such as Clinopodium vulgare.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The field guide listed several species of clinopodium native to the region.
- For the herbal remedy, she harvested clinopodium, also known as wild basil, from the meadow.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy: The term is used precisely to classify and discuss species within the genus .
- The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within the genus Clinopodium.
Variants and Related Words
- Clinopodium vulgare (n): A specific species within the genus, commonly called wild basil or cushion calamint.
- Calamintha (n): A closely related genus of plants in the mint family, sometimes considered synonymous with or a subgenus of .
Synonyms
- Wild basil: The common name for certain species.
- Calamint: A common name for plants in the related genera and .
Related Phrases
- Genus Clinopodium: The full taxonomic designation.
- The herb belongs to the genus Clinopodium.
Related Idioms
(This term is a scientific name and is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.)
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wild basil
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