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basil thyme
Scientific Name: Acinos arvensis
Family: Lamiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Basil Thyme: A Fragrant Herb
Basil thyme, also known as spring savory, is a fragrant herb belonging to the mint family. Its scent is reminiscent of thyme, which contributes to its common name.
Scientific Name and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acinos arvensis
- Common Names: Basil thyme, spring savory
- Synonyms: Satureja acinos, Clinopodium acinos
- Family: Lamiaceae (Dead-nettle or Mint family)
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Basil thyme is a short plant, typically less than 15 cm in height.
- It sometimes exhibits a creeping growth habit, spreading along the ground.
- The plant has egg-shaped leaves and can produce whorls of small violet-and-white flowers.
Ecology and Habitat
- Basil thyme is a fragrant European mint.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions a "Basil Thyme Case-bearer," a micro-moth (Coleophora tricolor) associated with the plant, which is a Priority Species in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan.
- There are numerous restaurants and food trucks named "Basil & Thyme," suggesting the herbs' popularity in culinary applications.
- People are using Basil Thyme to create Gin infusions.