cushion calamint
Definition
Noun: * Aromatic herb having heads of small pink or whitish flowers; widely distributed in United States, Europe and Asia: A low-growing, fragrant plant belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae), characterized by its compact, cushion-like growth habit and clusters of tiny pink or white flowers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The garden path was edged with fragrant cushion calamint.
- Bees are particularly attracted to the flowers of cushion calamint.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In botanical or horticultural writing, "cushion calamint" is used to specify this particular species ( or related species) within the broader calamint genus, often noting its value as a ground cover or pollinator plant.
- For a sunny, well-drained rock garden, cushion calamint is an excellent choice.
Variants and Related Words
- Calamint (n): The common name for plants in the genus or , which includes cushion calamint.
- Wild basil (n): A common name sometimes used interchangeably for cushion calamint.
Synonyms
- Clinopodium vulgare (n): The primary scientific (Latin) name for this plant.
- Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta (n): A synonym used in some botanical classifications.
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aromatic herb having heads of small pink or whitish flowers; widely distributed in United States, Europe and Asia
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