Thymus carnosus is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae.[2][3] It is native to southern Portugal and Spain.[2] It is a woody, upright perennial to 41 cm (16 in) tall, with clusters of fleshy, oval, light green to grey-green leaves, furry on their undersides. Its white, lilac, or pink flowers are borne on 41 cm (16 in) spikes and are protected by oval green bracts.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Thymus |
| Species: | T. carnosus
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Origanum carnosum (Boiss.) Kuntze | |
The plant is hardy from USDA Zones 7–11.[4]
References edit
- ^ Balao, F.; Caldas, F.B.; Casimiro-Soriguer Solanas, F.; Sánchez-Gullón, E.; Talavera Lozano, S. (2011). "Thymus carnosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T162164A5551116. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T162164A5551116.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b c "Thymus carnosus Boiss". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
- ^ "Thymus carnosus Boiss". World Flora Online. The World Flora Online Consortium. n.d. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
- ^ Griffiths, Mark. Index of Garden Plants. (Portland: Timber Press, Inc., 1994; ISBN 0-88192-246-3.)
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