Clinopodium

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Clinopodium is a plant genus within the family Lamiaceae, commonly known as mint or lipflower plants.

Description

The species of the Clinopodium genus are annual to perennial herbaceous plants with creeping rhizomes. The stem has a rectangular cross section and oppositely arranged foliage leaves that are divided into leaf stem and leaf spread. The leaf spread is simple.

Etymology

The name "Clinopodium" comes from the Greek words "klino" (slope) and "podos" or "podios" (foot), referring to the form of the plant's manopolar shape. This etymology was first used by Dioscoride, a physician, botanist, and ancient Greek pharmacist who practiced in Rome during the time of Emperor Nero.

Distribution

The Clinopodium genus consists of over 150 species that are common in Eurasia, Africa, and the New World. In Israel, three species associated with the Clinopodium type grow in a bar: a feathered scooter (Clinopodium spp.), a gray cage (Micromeria fruticosa), and a smelly oceanus (Clinopodium spp.). The fragrant Akius (Clinopodium barbatum) is endangered in Israel, while the sparkling conspiracy (Clinopodium spp.) is also found in the Persians and Golan Heights.

Species

The Clinopodium genus includes 168 species and 35 subspecies of multi-annual herbaceous plants that are rarely one-year or bushy in warm areas and tropical mountains to subtropics. Some notable species include:

* White Zota (Clinopodium barbatum)
* Feathered scooter (Clinopodium spp.)
* Gray cage (Micromeria fruticosa) - a fragrant conversation that is 40-100 cm tall
* Smelly oceanus (Clinopodium spp.)

Conservation Status

Some species within the Clinopodium genus are endangered, including the fragrant Akius (Clinopodium barbatum) in Israel.