Adapts to dry soils, well drained and with good sun exposure.
It can be found on sandy and rocky soils.
Broadleaved thyme
Thymus pulegioides
Small bush from Lameaceae family that grows between 5-25 cm and 25 cm in diameter, have strongly aromatic leaves and pink and lilac flowers.
Its flowers appear in July and August.
Their stems are reddish and square.
Alvéolo - Altura da planta varia entre 6 a 12 cm
Vaso 0.5L - Altura da planta varia entre 7cm a 15cm
Vaso 0.8L - Altura da planta varia entre 10cm a 25cm
Vaso 1.5L - Altura da planta varia entre 15cm a 35cm
* Os preços apresentados já incluem IVA (6%) à taxa legal em vigor.
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Cultivation
History
Utilization
Documents
It has origin in Europe, including England, Scandinavia, Spain, Serbia and Bulgaria.
In ancient Rome it was usual to spread the ground with thyme for perfuming the house, burn branches to ward off evil spirits (or demons), and was also used to decorate cheese.
In the century. XVII, there were those who said thyme dispelled melancholy and avoided the nightmares.
Traditionally is used in the form of infusion to combat bronchitis and cough, colds, digestion difficult, flatulence and gastritis.
As a condiment, is excellent in food cooked slowly in wine, tomato sauces, marinades, grilled meats, salads and soups.
Creeping Thyme
Very used and known in regions near water.
Citrus thyme
It has a delicious lemon scent.
Orange thyme
Plant with a pleasant citrus aroma, similar to orange.
Common thyme
Used as a spice and as a medicinal herb, it is grown for thousands of years.
Mastic thyme
Also known as pure salt, is widely used in cooking as a substitute for salt.
