Clinopodium alpinum
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Rock thyme | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Lamiaceae |
Genus: | Clinopodium |
Species: | C. alpinum
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Binomial name | |
Clinopodium alpinum (
L. ) Kuntze | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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Clinopodium alpinum, the rock thyme, is a
Morphology
Rock thyme is an herbaceous plant averaging between 40 and 50 centimeters in height. The flowers are
The plant has a woody, fuzz-covered stem. Its leaves grow in
The flowers consist of whorled inflorescences, consisting of clusters of 3 to 8 flowers. They range from 15 to 20 mm in length, and are generally violet in color. Depending on altitude, rock thyme flowers between May and August. Its fruit is schizocarpal, and splits into four equal portions upon reaching maturity.).
It is anchored to the ground by a taproot and a network of smaller secondary roots.
Habitat
The plant originates from the mountains of Southern Europe.
In Italy, rock thyme can be found in most areas whose altitude is between 900 and 2600 meters above sea level. It is found in open fields, rock fissures, and areas with little fertile soil.
Images
References
- ^ "Clinopodium alpinum (L.) Kuntze". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
Bibliography
- Pignatti, Sandro; Pignatti, S. (1982), Flora d'Italia, Bolonia: Edagricole, ISBN 88-506-2449-2
- Tutin, T.G.; Heywood, V.H. (1976), Flora Europea, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0-521-08489-X
External links
- Flora delle Alpi Marittime|17-09-2007 (in Italian)
- Catalogazione floristica - Università di Udine|17-09-2007 (in Italian)
- Associazione Micologica Italiana Naturalistica Telematica|17-09-2007 (in Italian)
- Flora Italica|17-09-2007 (in Italian)
- Botánica Sistemática|17-09-2007 (in Italian)