Calamintha nepeta
Lesser Calamint
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Calamintha nepeta.
Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Lesser Calamint
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Kleine bergsteentijm
- French
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- Calament nepeta
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Well-drained, Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Full sun
Uses
Leaves, Tea, Condiment
None
Description
The leaves of mountain savory have a strong scent that resembles pennyroyal and are sharper than calamint (C. sylvatica). They can be used as a seasoning and to make a sweet and aromatic herbal tea. Mountain savory, also known as 'Mentuccia', is often used in Sicily, Sardinia, Tuscany, and Turkey. The herb pairs well with vegetables, particularly mushrooms. It is delightful with fish and meat, adds a spicy flavor to herb butter, and of course, you can also brew a nice tea from it.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 2339; name ID 29020; Calamintha Mill.. Family column.
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Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Clinopodium nepeta (L.) Kuntze
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Name heading and taxonomic status; The linked source specifies Calamintha nepeta (L.) Savi, a synonym in Kew. This supports the lesser-calamint species profile without inferring a particular subspecies or cultivar.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Calamintha nepeta (L.) Savi
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Taxonomic synonyms or horticultural name section. The linked source specifies Calamintha nepeta (L.) Savi, a synonym in Kew. This supports the lesser-calamint species profile without inferring a particular subspecies or cultivar.
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Plants For A Future
Calamintha nepeta - (L.)Savi.
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Catalogue source profile: authorship and name context only. The linked source specifies Calamintha nepeta (L.) Savi, a synonym in Kew. This supports the lesser-calamint species profile without inferring a particular subspecies or cultivar.
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