Thymus vulgaris
English Thyme, Garden Thyme
Also known as: Origanum thymus Kuntze
- Origanum thymus Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Indigenous to Europe, Thymus vulgaris (commonly known as English thyme or Garden Thyme) is a shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Baleares, France, Italy, Spain
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Algeria, Belgium, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Dominican Republic, Germany, Great Britain, Haiti, Ireland, Leeward Is., New Zealand South, Puerto Rico, Switzerland
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms