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Medicinal

In traditional medicine the leaves of this plant, and especially the essential oil contained in them, are strongly antiseptic, deodorant and disinfectant. The plant can be used fresh at any time of the year, or it can be harvested as it comes into flower and either be distilled for the oil or dried for later use. (Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. 1995)
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Geographical distribution

  • Europe, Middle Europe, Belgium
  • Europe, Northern Europe, Great Britain
  • Europe, Northern Europe, Ireland
  • Europe, Southwestern Europe, France
  • Europe, Southwestern Europe, Spain

Thymus praecox subsp. britannicus (Ronniger) Kerguélen)

Family: LAMIACEAE
Genus: Thymus
Species: praecox A. Kern. ex Borbás
SubSpecies: britannicus (Ronniger) Kerguélen)
Common names: Wooly Thyme
Distribution summary: Greenland, NW. & W. Europe
Habit: Sub-Shrub
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: Sunny, dry, rocky hills
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants in pots (POT)
Reason for growing: Medicinal, other use


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