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Nomenclature

basionym: Lamiaceae Thymus serpyllum L. subsp. citriodorus Pers. Syn. Pl. (Persoon) 2(1): 130. 1806 [Nov 1806]. Hybrid parents: T. pulegioides × T. vulgaris.

Thymus x citriodorus (Pers.) Schreb.

Family: LAMIACEAE
Genus: Thymus
Species: citriodorus (Pers.) Schreb.
Common names: Lemon Thyme
Distribution summary: Only cultivated
Conservation status (IUCN Red List): Least Concern
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Europe & Mediterranean (E), Plants in pots (POT), Plants in pots (POT)
Flowering months: May, June
Reason for growing: Medicinal, other use


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