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Thymus nitidus Guss.  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesThymus nitidus Guss. 
BibliographyFl. Sicul. Syn. 2: 97 (1844)
Native Rangew. Sicilia (Island Marettino)
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Descriptionstems erect, pubescent, leaves obtuse, glabrous, attenuate to short petiole, abaxially glandular-punctate, adaxially nitid, ovate-oblong, flowers verticillate in spike
Size5-15cm
Colorpale rose
Bloomspring, early 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
SynonymsOriganum nitidum (Guss.) Kuntze
Thymus lucidus Guss.
Thymus richardii ssp. nitidus (Guss.) Jalas
Thymus serpyllum var. nitidus (Guss.) Bég.
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (SIC Sicilia)
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