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Cushion Calamint

Clinopodium vulgare

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French clinopode
German Borstige Bergminze

Similar Species in Clinopodium

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Basil Balm
Clinopodium acinos
Least Concern
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greater calamint
Clinopodium grandiflorum
Not Evaluated
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Lebanon Savory
Clinopodium libanoticum
Endangered
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Lesser calamint
Clinopodium nepeta
Not Evaluated
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Nummular-leaved Savory
Clinopodium nummulariifolium
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cushion Calamint?
The scientific name of Cushion Calamint is Clinopodium vulgare. It belongs to the genus Clinopodium.
What is the conservation status of Cushion Calamint?
Cushion Calamint (Clinopodium vulgare) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cushion Calamint live?
Cushion Calamint is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Cushion Calamint belong to?
Cushion Calamint (Clinopodium vulgare) belongs to the genus Clinopodium, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.
Is Cushion Calamint endangered?
No, Cushion Calamint (Clinopodium vulgare) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Cushion Calamint belong to?
Cushion Calamint (Clinopodium vulgare) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Cushion Calamint?
The closest relatives of Cushion Calamint in the genus Clinopodium include Basil Balm, greater calamint, Lebanon Savory, Lesser calamint, Nummular-leaved Savory.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Clinopodium — 6 Species

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Basil Balm
Clinopodium acinos
LC
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Cushion Calamint
Clinopodium vulgare
LC
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greater calamint
Clinopodium grandiflorum
NE 🐾
Lebanon Savory
Clinopodium libanoticum
EN 🐾
Lesser calamint
Clinopodium nepeta
NE 🐾
Nummular-leaved Savory
Clinopodium nummulariifolium
EN
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