Teucrium scordium Water germander (Labiatae)

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Teucrium scordium
Water germander
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The Teucrium scordium plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Water germander.

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Latin Name:  Teucrium scordium
Common Name:  Water germander
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Banks of rivers and ditches on calcareous soils and on dune slacks[17]. A rare plant in Britain[17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any moderately good soil. See notes on the plants habitat for more ideas on its needs. Water germander was at one time cultivated in gardens as a medicinal herb, though it has fallen into disuse[4]. The crushed plant has a penetrating odour that is somewhat like garlic. It is said to taint the milk if eaten by cows[4].

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