Thymus vulgaris
Thym commun
Thyme
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | pink |
| Flower size | 5-6 mm |
| Flowering months | March, April, May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Linear, Elliptic |
| Height | 10-30 cm |
Description
Rosemary and Thyme are the most common herbs in our area.
A small, woody, much branched evergreen shrub, covered in tiny dark green leaves which are slightly hairy and pointing downwards.
Flowers
Flowers pale pink, in clusters, scented.
Leaves
Linear narrow blade leaf, like grass, Elliptic oval leaf. Linear to oval, grey-green, densely packed along the stem, 5 mm long. Leaves are all the same size.
Fruits Seeds
Nut: 4 small nuts at the base of the flower.
Edible
Leaves: important culinary herb, one of the herbs in ‘Bouquet Garni’.
Medical
Leaves: aid digestion, antiseptic, have a stimulating effect on the nervous system, relax spasms.
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