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Thymus longiflorus Boiss.  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesThymus longiflorus Boiss. 
BibliographyElench. Pl. Nov.: 75 (1838)
Native Rangese. & s. Spain
Primary BiomeSubtropical
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
SynonymsOriganum longiflorum (Boiss.) Kuntze
Thymus cephalotos ssp. longiflorus (Boiss.) Malag.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
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