Ballota acetabulosa (Labiatae) Evergreen perennial

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Ballota acetabulosa
Evergreen perennial
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The Ballota acetabulosa plant species is found in S. Europe - Greece. It is a member of the Labiatae family.

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Latin Name:  Ballota acetabulosa
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  (L.)Benth.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  0.75

Habitat:  Rocks and rough ground in dry hills to 900 metres[89].

General Uses: The calyces are used as floating wicks in oil lamps[89, 100, 148]. The calyx is placed on the surface of the oil and soon becomes saturated with oil. It is then lit. Plants can be grown as a ground cover, forming a slowly spreading clump[208].

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