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Thymus collinus

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Armenia, Caucasus, Georgia


How it is used for food

The leaves are used fresh and dried as a spices for soup and meat dishes. It is also used in cheese. The leaves are used for tea.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring, flowers


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Begkondara, Khur, Urts

Synonyms

Thymus armeniacus Klokov & Des.-Shost.; Thymus perplexus Klokov; Thymus terekensis Klokov;