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Thymus bracteatus Lange ex Cutanda  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesThymus bracteatus Lange ex Cutanda 
BibliographyFl. Comp. Madrid: 538 (1861)
Native Rangec. & ec. Spain
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionleaves oblong, 8-12mm long, at base ciliate, floral bracts distinct, ciliate, pale green, flowers 6-8mm long in capitate spike
Size5-10cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny 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 bracteatum (Lange ex Cutanda) Kuntze
Thymus borgiae Rivas Mart. & al.
Thymus bracteatus ssp. borgiae (Rivas Mart. & al.) Rivas Mart.
Thymus bracteosus ssp. bracteatus (Lange ex Cutanda) Malag.
Thymus serpyllum ssp. bracteatus (Lange ex Cutanda) Rivas Mart.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
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