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| Identification |
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Genus
Thymus
Species
vulgaris
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
thyme
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S8465
Data source
ColorNat p26;MedPl p142;Frgnt p177
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Herb
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Thymus vulgaris has mild sweet leaves. The leaves of Thyme have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by this plant including grayish gold, yellow, gold and bronze. It is traditionally used to dye wool. (The mordants used for fixing the dye include: alum, tin, ammonia, copper.)
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antiseptic
tonic
antispasmodic
expectorant
anthelmintic
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Leaves
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Do not take essential oil internally.
Medicinal notes
Thymus vulgaris has herbal applications as an antiseptic, as a tonic, as an antispasmodic and as an expectorant. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. The aerial parts as well as the leaves and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations. Do not take essential oil internally.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Leaves
Dye color
grayish gold,yellow,gold,bronze
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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