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Cat thyme
Teucrium marum

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A herb or shrub. It grows 30 cm high and spreads 30 cm wide.

It is used in medicine.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It suits hardiness zone 9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Europe, France, Mediterranean (country/location of origin), Spain, Tasmania


How it is used for food

The flowering aerial parts are used for making a liqueur.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Flowers - drink


How it is grown


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