Wild thyme
Tamonea spicata
Family: Verbenaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 50 cm tall. The leaves are opposite and oval. They are 1-3 cm long by 0.6-1.8 cm wide. The flowering shoots are 4-10 cm long.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Belize, Brazil, Central America, Guyana, Nicaragua
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kiayu