Mediterranean creeping thyme
Thymus longicaulis
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Albania, Mediterranean, Slovenia, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves are used as a spice or flavouring. They are also used for tea drinks.
Edible parts
Leaves, herb, leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Balkan cayi, Balkan otu, Dag kekigi, Dolgostebelna materina dušica, Lelil otu, Lisen, Tas kekigi, Yer kekigi