WILD THYMUS - THYMUS SERPYLLUM
WILD THYMUS - THYMUS SERPYLLUM
Local name: Mateřidouška úzkolistá
Where to find it:
Elevation: Dry hillsides, sunny meadows
Description: Key features of Wild Thyme include tiny, aromatic leaves that are typically elliptical or lance-shaped and small, tubular flowers that range in color from pink to purple. The plant forms dense mats or carpets and has a spreading, creeping growth habit.
Usable parts: Leaf
Medicinal properties: Wild Thyme has been used traditionally for its potential antimicrobial and respiratory benefits.
Preparation: Preserve Wild Thyme by drying the leaves for culinary use or as an herbal tea.
Harvest time: Harvest the leaves in late spring or early summer for culinary use or as an herbal tea.
Harvest method: Harvest leaves by picking them in late spring or early summer, and dry them for culinary use or as an herbal tea.
Conservation: Dry wild thyme leaves and store them in airtight containers for culinary use or as an herbal tea.
