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Thyme
Thymus broussonetii
Boiss.
TIE-mus
bruce-oh-NET-ee-eye
Lamiaceae
Explanation
of name:
Generic name from ancient Greek name (BA1). Specific epithet probably honors
French naturalist
Pierre Marie Auguste
Broussonet (1761-1807).
Natural
range:
Morocco, Mediterranean
Recognition:
Small, fragrant, perennial mints with erect, pubescent stems; leaves glabrous,
short-petiolate, ovate to elliptic. Corolla ¾” long, red-green
Landscape
uses:
Fragrant herb used for sachets, pot-pourri. Oil from this plant, thymol, is used
for toiletries.
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions |
Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Thymus
broussonetii |
Thyme |
Exotic |
Perennial
Subshrub |
SU-FA
(WU1) |
5”-12”
(BA2) |
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SU
CT
WD
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