Acinos arvensis Basil thyme (Labiatae)

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Acinos arvensis
Basil thyme
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The Acinos arvensis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Basil thyme. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. thymoides. Calamintha acinos. Satureia acinos.

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Latin Name:  Acinos arvensis
Common Name:  Basil thyme
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  (Lam.)Dandy.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Dry sunny banks and in fields on chalky, gravelly and sandy soils[17].

Edible Uses: The flowering tops are used as a flavouring[4, 177, 183] and in salads[238]. Said to be similar to thyme in odour but milder and more pleasant[183]. The plant is only faintly aromatic and does not really make a very good substitute for thyme[238, K].

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