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Browne's savory
Scientific Name: Clinopodium brownei
Family: Lamiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Browne's Savory (Clinopodium brownei)
Browne's Savory, often referred to as just that, is a fascinating member of the mint family. While the name might suggest a culinary herb akin to traditional savory, it's important to note that it doesn't necessarily align with that expectation.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clinopodium brownei (Sw.) Kuntze
- Common Name: Browne's Savory
- Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)
- Synonym: Micromeria brownei (This name may appear in older publications)
- Rank: Species
- Nomencl. ref.: Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 514. 1891 5 Nov 1891
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Browne's Savory is a perennial herb.
- It features sprawling, square stems and opposite leaves.
- The stems and inner and outer calyx are heavily pubescent (covered in fine hairs).
- It has yellow-green leaves.
- It is a low-growing groundcover.
Distribution and Habitat
- This plant thrives in wet areas.
- It can be found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and lake edges.
- It has been found in central Florida, South Carolina, and the Orlando Wetlands Park, Orange County, FL.
Ecological Role
- Browne's Savory is considered a wildlife plant.
- It is not found in Idaho.