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Florida calamint

Scientific Name: Clinopodium dentatum

Family: Lamiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Georgia Calamint (Calamintha georgiana) and Florida Calamint (Calamintha dentata)

This page provides information about two species of Calamintha native to Florida: Georgia Calamint (Calamintha georgiana) and Florida Calamint (Calamintha dentata), also known as Toothed Savory.

Common Names

  • Georgia Calamint: Georgia Savory, Georgia Basil
  • Florida Calamint: Toothed Savory
  • Calamintha ashei: Ashe's Calamint, Ashe's Wild Savory

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
  • Clinopodium dentatum is a synonym for Florida Calamint. Its full nomenclature reference is: Clinopodium dentatum (Chapm.) Kuntze Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 515. 1891 5 Nov 1891.
  • Other Clinopodium species mentioned include:
    • Clinopodium bolivianum
    • Clinopodium fasciculatum
    • Clinopodium coccineum (Scarlet Calamint)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Georgia Calamint is native to Florida, though rare and considered endangered in the state.
  • Florida Calamint is found throughout Florida.
  • Both species are often found in sandy soil.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Georgia Calamint is described as a small shrub.
  • Calamintha species, in general, are described as shrubby mints.
  • Calamintha can be used as a compact shrub.

Ecological Role

  • Georgia Calamint is recommended for wildflower gardens.

Considerations for Pets

  • As members of the mint family, some Calamintha species have aromatic foliage, which might be attractive or irritating to some pets.

Considerations for Children

  • As members of the mint family, some Calamintha species have aromatic foliage, which might be attractive or irritating to some children.

Quirky Facts

  • The Blue Calamintha Bee (Osmia calaminthae) relies on Calamintha ashei (Ashe's Calamint) and exists only in a small area of Florida. The species is threatened.

Cultivation and Uses

  • Georgia Calamint is offered by native plant nurseries in Florida due to its widespread distribution and tolerant nature.
  • It can be used in dry wildflower gardens, as a low border along paths, or as a foundation plant.
  • Florida Calamint is suitable for full sun and sandy soil.

Medicinal Uses

  • Calamint has been used medicinally in the past.

Further Information

  • Florida Plant Atlas: Botanical records are available.