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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.;