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Thymus piperella

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Mediterranean, Spain


How it is used for food

The leaves are used as seasoning for olives and for stews.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Pebrella, Pebrilla

Synonyms

Calamintha piperella (L.) Rchb.; Origanum piperella (L.) Kuntze; Thymus marginatus Sm. ex Dicks; Thymus rotundifolius Poir.;