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Lemon Thyme

Thymus mongolicus

Photo by DonnaPomeroy
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Does well with infrequent watering, in well drained soil in full sun

Notes:

Thyme has a wide variety of uses in cooking. This variety has a lemon scent and slightly citric taste. It also makes a beautiful ground cover, especially when the tiny purple flowers are in bloom.

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LarsKorb
I am adding that regularily in summer to our selfmade (real) Bolognese-Sauce - it's awesomely refreshing. Fantastic herb.

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PublishedFebruary 23, 2012

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