Genus Clinopodium (Noun)
Meaning
Wild basil.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Clinopodium vulgare, also known as wild basil, is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia.
- The genus Clinopodium is a group of flowering plants in the mint family, commonly referred to as wild basil.
- Wild basil, a member of the genus Clinopodium, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
- The leaves of Clinopodium nepeta, a type of wild basil, are used in cooking and herbal remedies.
- Clinopodium acinos, a species of wild basil, is a popular ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine.