Clinopodium sp.
Family: Lamiaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Clinopodium sp. is a native California perennial in the Lamiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Mentha: Mentha has larger flowers and grows in wet areas; Clinopodium has tiny flowers in drier woodland sites.; vs Stachys: Hedge-nettle has small bracts under flower clusters; Clinopodium has full-sized leaves beneath its clusters.; vs Salvia: Sage has much larger flowers (over 10mm); most Clinopodium flowers are pencil-eraser-tiny.; vs Quercus: Oak is a tree with acorns; Clinopodium is a small herb with tiny tubular flowers.; vs Monardella: Monardella has a bract collar beneath its flower head; Clinopodium has regular leaves under loose clusters.
Frequently asked questions
Is Clinopodium sp. native to California?
Yes. Clinopodium sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Clinopodium sp. belong to?
Clinopodium sp. is in the Lamiaceae family, genus Clinopodium.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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