Lemon-scented thyme
Thymus x citriodorus

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A small herb. It grows 15-30 cm high. It spreads 60 cm wide. The leaves are small and oval or slightly sword shaped. There are some named varieties. The leaves have a lemon taste.

There are between 300 and 400 Thymus species. This is a cross between garden thyme and large wild thyme.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 5-10. Hobart Botanical Gardens.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Canada, Europe, North America, Spain, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The leaves are used to flavour salads, soups, sauces, fish, poultry, cheese desserts and drinks. The leaves are used in an infusion to make tea.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Leaves, herb, leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Tomillo

Synonyms

Thymus serpyllum var. citriodorus; Probably a cross between Thymus pulegioides and Thymus vulgaris;