Teucrium marum Cat thyme (Labiatae) Evergreen shrub

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Teucrium marum
Cat thyme
Evergreen shrub
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The Teucrium marum plant species is found in Europe - W. Mediterranean. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cat thyme.

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Latin Name:  Teucrium marum
Common Name:  Cat thyme
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Dry hills and bushy places[100].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any moderately good soil[1], preferring a dry soil[4] and a sunny position[200]. Does well in dry places in the rock garden[1]. Plants are not fully hardy in Britain, they can be killed in severe winters especially if the weather is wet[4]. The bruised leaves release a pungent aroma[245]. Cats are strongly attracted to this plant and may tear it to pieces[11, 182, K]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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