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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesThymus longiflorus Boiss. 
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude600-1800m
Descriptionaromatic, leaves close to apex of branchlets, small, opposite, linear, green, abaxially grey-green, finely pubescent, flowers in terminal raceme, bracts purple
Size10-15cm
Colorlilac-purple
Bloomsummer
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 Europe
     Southwestern Europe (Spain)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

LAMIACEAE

Thymus longiflorus Boiss., Elench. Pl. Nov. 75 (1838)

Synonyms:
Origanum longiflorum (Boiss.) Kuntze
Thymus cephalotos longiflorus (Boiss.) Malag.

se. & s. Spain
12 SPA

600-1800m

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