Clinopodium dalmaticum

It has been recorded in several places on Mt. Paggaio. However, its main distribution is in the N and NW areas, while it has also been observed in the SE areas of the mountain, in places with limestone. At Mt. Paggaio, it is found between 350 m and 1,650 m asl.

Its population size on Mt. Paggaio is quite large. It is a perennial, woody at the base, plant with several stems, up to 45 cm long, branching from their base. The leaves are elliptical to ovate, up to 2 cm long, with smooth or serrated edges and hair on both surfaces. Inflorescences are sparse, with numerous flowers (up to 60) in small groups of 2-3. The very small flowers are white or purple. Like many species of the family Lamiaceae, Clinopodium dalmaticum is widely used as a medicinal, but mainly as a pharmaceutical and aromatic plant, as a drink is used against various mild diseases. In particular, its use for colds, stomach aches and as a sedative has been reported by residents of various areas, while it is also used as a spice in cooking. It is a species found in rocky and sunny places, along streams in the zone of maquis vegetation, in well-lit forests and in subalpine grasslands, in limestone. It is found at a wide altitudinal range, as it occurs from the low zone (usually from 300 m but can rarely be recorded at 50-100 m) to the mountainous and upland zone (1,400 m or marginally up to 1,800 m.). It flowers from July to August, depending on the altitude.

Due to its relatively wide distribution on Mount Paggaio, no particular threats and pressures, which would lead to a significant reduction in its population, were observed.

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It is not subjected to any national or international conservation status.