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Wild Thyme - Thymbra capitata

wild Thyme

Θρουμπί

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Scientific Name: Thymbra capitata

other names: Δρουμπί

AVAILABLE: MAY-JUL

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Description

  • aromatic herb growing in clumps
  • small elliptic oval-shaped, small or no point grey-green, slightly fuzzy textured leaves, arranged in pairs opposite each other along the stem
  • strong aroma that is reminiscent of a combination of thyme and oregano
  • leaves have conspicuous dark spots
  • the flowers are light purple or pink

preparation

  1. pick stems, rinse, allow to air dry and strip the leaves
  2. use the leaves and flowers to flavour food or make tea

extra info

A hard and woody stemmed herb found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and coastal regions. It thrives in well-drained soil and is often found growing in clusters.

Also available in

November

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