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slender wild basil
Scientific Name: Clinopodium gracile
Family: Lamiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Slender Wild Basil (Clinopodium gracile)
Clinopodium gracile, commonly known as Slender Wild Basil, is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is also referred to simply as "Wild Basil," a common name used for several plants in the same family.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that some plants referred to as Wild Basil have a jagged calyx with slender points.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that some plants referred to as Wild Basil have a jagged calyx with slender points.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clinopodium gracile (Benth.) Kuntze
- Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Calamintha gracilis Benth.
- Symbol: CLGR4
Distribution and Habitat
- Clinopodium gracile is native to East Asia, including Japan.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Slender Wild Basil is described as a perennial forb (a non-woody, flowering plant that persists for many years).
- It has erect, slender stems growing from an ascending base.
- Stems can be branched or simple and are typically hairy.
- It grows from short, creeping stolons, often forming clusters.
- Wild Basil (likely referring to Clinopodium vulgare), is described as a hairy mint with pointed oval leaves and clusters of pink to purple flowers.
- Wild Basil grows up to 80cm, flowers are pink and up to 22mm across, and the calyx is jagged and purple.
Other Names
- Slender Calamint
- Wild Mint
- Virginia-thyme
- Torrey's Mountain-mint
- Slender Wild Basil
Related Resources
- Dave's Garden
- Garden Guides
- Discover Life
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)