Thymus vulgaris

Garden Thyme, Common Thyme, English thyme, Common-thyme, Garden-thyme, Thyme, Thymus vulgaris

Thymus vulgaris, photo 1

Description

Aromatic perennial plant with compact growth and abundant branching; extremely versatile, it is used in agribusiness, medicinal, therapeutic and as an ornamental plant in composition with other species of different heights in flowerbeds, rock gardens and therapeutic green spaces. Highly rustic, it prefers full sun exposure in soil free of waterlogging and in non-windy areas.

The edible leaves, with their characteristic penetrating aroma, are widely used in the culinary field in the preparation of sauces, stews and other dishes typical of Mediterranean cuisine.

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Class
Angiospermae
Order
Lamiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Thymus
Species
Thymus vulgaris
Synonyms (1)
  • Origanum thymus

Varieties (5)