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Thymus granatensis Boiss.  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesThymus granatensis Boiss. 
BibliographyElench. Pl. Nov.: 74 (1838)
Native Ranges. Spain
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude1500-1800m
Descriptionleaves oblong-spathulate, 7-10mm, in lower half ciliate, otherwise glabrous, floral bracts ovate, long ciliate, usually purple, flowers 8-12mm long, in capitate spike
Size5-10cm
Colorpink
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsOriganum granatense (Boiss.) Kuntze
Thymus bracteosus ssp. granatensis (Boiss.) Malag.
Thymus emmanuelis Ruíz Torre & Ruíz Cast.
Thymus granatensis subvar. hirsutus O.Bolós & Vigo
Thymus granatensis var. longiflorus Willk.
Thymus hispanicus var. granatensis (Boiss.) Pau
Thymus hispanicus var. longiflorus (Willk.) Pau
Thymus numidicus var. granatensis (Boiss.) Pau
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (SPA Spain)
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