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Thymus camphoratus Hoffmanns. & Link  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesThymus camphoratus Hoffmanns. & Link 
BibliographyFl. Portug. 1: 131 (1809)
Native Rangesw. & s. Portugal
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude0-100m
Descriptionleaves narrowly ovate, 3-5mm, revolute, glabrous, floral bracts ovate, often purple, flowers 10-18mm long in hemispherical heads
Size15-30cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsThymus algarbiensis Lange
Thymus camphoratus ssp. congestus F.M.Vázquez & al.
Thymus mastichina var. camphoratus (Hoffmanns. & Link) Malag.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (POR Portugal)
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