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Thymus algeriensis Boiss. & Reuter  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesThymus algeriensis Boiss. & Reuter 
SynonymsThymus tunetanus Pomel
 Thymus zattarellus Pomel
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude0-3000m
Descriptionleaves to 7mm, linear, glabrous, ciliate, revolute, glandular, inflorescence ca. 1cm broad, capitate, calyx sparsely adpressed hirsute, corolla 4mm long
Size8-12cm
Colorwhite, rose
Bloomspring, summer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Africa
     Northern Africa (Algeria , Libya , Morocco , Tunisia)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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LAMIACEAE

Thymus algeriensis Boiss. & Reut., Pugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan. 95 (1852)

Synonyms:
Thymus ciliatus algeriensis (Boiss. & Reut.) Batt.
Thymus hirtus algeriensis (Boiss. & Reut.) Murb.

Thymus ciliatus zattarellus (Pomel) Batt.
Thymus tunetanus Pomel
Thymus zattarellus Pomel

n. Africa
20 ALG LBY MOR TUN

0-3000m

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