Other common names:
Field Basil Other scientific names: Satureja vulgaris, Calamintha clinopodium French names:
Sarriette commune Family: Mint Family (Lamiaceae) Flowers: Summer; Blue/Violet; Irregular flowers Habitat: Forests Grows in Sun/Shade:
Shade Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 80 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: vulgare: common (Latin)vulgaris: common (Latin) Photographs:
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