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Thymus bracteosus Vis. ex Benth.  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesThymus bracteosus Vis. ex Benth. 
BibliographyLabiat. Gen. Spec.: 346 (1834)
Native Rangew. Croatia
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Descriptionleaves 10-17mm, oblong-spathulate, obtuse, glabrous, in lower half ciliate, inflorescence capitate, bracts long ciliate, calyx hirsute, flowers 6-8mm long
Size5-10cm
Colorpurple
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 bracteosum (Vis. ex Benth.) Kuntze
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (YUG Yugoslavia)
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