How to identify Garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Garden thyme, also known as French thyme, German thyme
Garden thyme is characterized by its small, linear leaves that typically range from ½ to ¾ inch (12 to 19 mm) in length. These leaves are covered in fine hairs which contribute to their highly fragrant nature. The plant exhibits a woody growth habit and retains its leaves throughout the year, classifying it as an evergreen broadleaf perennial. It is a member of the mint family, distinguished by the typical structure of its foliage.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Herb, Shrub
Leaf Type: Evergreen
Linear leaves, fragrant, ½-¾ inch (12-19 mm) long, covered in fine hairs.
Small whorled flowers, tubular, 4-5 mm long, white to pinkish-lavender, attractive to bees.
Schizocarp fruit divides into four one-seeded nutlets, round, 0.04 inches (1 mm) diameter, rich brown.
Dark grayish-green aromatic leaves, linear to ovate, 0.25-0.5 inches long, tomentose surface.
Semi-woody stems, slender, upright or angled, fine hairs, branching, 0.08-0.12 inches thick.
Garden thyme leaves are tiny, dark grayish-green, and extremely aromatic. They are linear to ovate in shape, measuring 0.25-0.5 inches (3-8 mm) long and 0.02-0.1 inches (0.5-2.5 mm) wide, with pointed tips and entire, revolute margins. The leaves set at tight right angles to each other, and their surface is tomentose, densely covered with soft hairs.
The flowers of garden thyme are small and whorled, appearing at the tips of stems from May to July. They are typically 4-5 mm (0.16-0.20 inches) long with a tubular, two-lipped shape. The colors range from white to pinkish-lavender, sometimes light purple. Each flower has four protruding stamens and is rich in nectar, attracting bees and butterflies. The flowers are arranged in whorls along a spike inflorescence, creating a visually pleasing display.
The stems of garden thyme are semi-woody, either upright or angled outwards. They are covered with fine hairs and grow densely matted together in tufts. Over time, the base of the stem hardens and becomes woody. The stems are slender, typically around 0.08 to 0.12 inches (2 to 3 mm) thick, and exhibit a branching pattern that contributes to the plant's compact growth habit.
The fruit of garden thyme is a schizocarp which, upon drying, divides into four distinct one-seeded nutlets. These tiny nutlets are round in shape, with a diameter of approximately 0.04 inches (1 mm), and bear a rich brown hue. Encased in four separate locules, each nutlet houses a single seed, and together they form a significant identification feature of garden thyme's fruit.
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Scientific Classification of Garden thyme
