Thymus kotschyanus

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, Iran, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The leaves are used for tea and as a spice in cheese making. They are also used in soups and meat dishes.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves - spice, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Anix, Cahter, Catur, Cehter, Chebrets, Jantri, Jatri, Keki, Kekik, Kekotu, Khur, Onix, Timbira, Urts, Urtz

Synonyms

Thymus eriophorus Ronniger; and several others