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Basil Thyme / Kamenjarska gorska metvica

Acinos arvensis

Photo by injica
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Field Notes

Description:

It is a perennial that usually grows about 13 cm high. It prefers to grow in strong sunlight.The delicate scent of it is faintly reminiscent of thyme, giving it its common name.

Habitat:

Growing directly from limestone, found in an ancient Roman quarry.

Reference Links:

Acinos arvensis, Flora Croatica Database : 330

Species ID Suggestions

kamenjarska gorska metvica

Acinos arvensis

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PublishedMay 28, 2013

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