Clinopodium vulgaris

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  1. duffy

    duffy Active Member

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    This isolated plant was growing in a wood of Fagus sylvaticus at an elevation of approx. 900 m. When the leaves are bruised or crushed, it gives of the typical smell of a Lamium. When I saw it I was convinced that it was a Clinopodium, what made me doubtful were the white blotches on the leaves. I was unabled to recall whether the Clinopodium has an aromatic smell or not!

    I would appreciate a second opinion.
     

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  2. stone

    stone Active Member

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    I have a patch of natural Clinopodium georgianum on my property... (see pic)

    It smells like mint.

    I have no experience with your clinopodium, but I'd expect similarities.
     

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  3. Lila Pereszke

    Lila Pereszke Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Yes, Clinopodium vulgare.
     
  4. duffy

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    Eureka! Thanks lila. It was the mottled leaves that made me doubt but then I put that down to possible nutritional- environment affects.
     

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