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Thymus vulgaris Synonyms: Common Name(s): Thyme Family: Lamiaceae Growth Habit: Perennial Invasiveness: Growing Days: 100 to 200 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=86° (F) | Opt.Max=77° (F) | Opt.Min=43° (F) | Abs.Min=39° (F) | Precipitation: 28 to 59 (in.) Winter Minimum: Soil pH: 6 to 6.5 Soil Texture/Type: Medium Soil Drainage: Well to Excessive Photoperiod Response: Long day Light Intensity: Very bright Comments: Source of thymol (antiseptic properties). Thrives in dry climate. Oil production reduced in humid conditions. Freeze/frost may damage plant without snow cover. Diseases: Rhizoctonia Uses: Material - essent oils, Medicinal - folklore, Additive - flavoring Woodiness: Herbaceous Climate: Steppe and semi-arid, temperate, tropical-rainy, subtropical-dry summer Geographical Origin: Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Widely cultivated
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