Thymus zygis (Labiatae) Evergreen shrub

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Thymus zygis
Evergreen shrub
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The Thymus zygis plant species is found in S.W. Europe - Spain, Portugal. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. tenuifolius.

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Latin Name:  Thymus zygis
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry sunny hills.

Medicinal Information: The leaves, and especially the essential oil contained in them, are strongly antiseptic, deodorant and disinfectant[200, 238]. The plant can be used fresh at any time of the year, or it can be harvested as it comes into flower and either be distilled for the oil or dried for later use[238].

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