Thymus transcaucasicus
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, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves are used as a spice and for hot drinks.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Leaves, flavouring, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Begkondara, Kekotu, Khur, Ku kekigi, Urts
Synonyms
Thymus bakurianicus Klokov; Thymus fominii Klokov & Des.Shost.; Thymus superbus Ronniger; Thymus ziaratinus Klokov & Des.-Shost.;