Thymus herba-barona (Caraway thyme)

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Thyme
Caraway thyme
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Scientific Classification
Species: Thymus herba-barona
Plant Data
Mature height: 10-15cm (4-6in)

Caraway thyme is a species of thyme native to Corsica, Sardinia, and Majorca. It has a strong scent similar to Caraway, for which it can be used as a substitute in any recipe. It can be used in cuisine or as an evergreen groundcover for gardens.

It is a creeping plant growing to 10–25cm (4-6in) high and spreading out across the ground using runners. The leaves are 4–10 mm long, dark green, and hairy. The flowers are pink, produced in late spring and early summer, and are attractive to bees.

The plant was favoured in England as a seasoning for barons of beef; this inspired its scientific name. It is cultivated in gardens across the world. It is difficult to grow Caraway thyme from seed, so it is usually purchased as young plants 5–10cm (2-4in) high, in small pots.

Growing[edit | edit source]

Main article: Thyme - Growing

Location[edit | edit source]

It grows best in average soil with light watering and full sunlight.

Troubles[edit | edit source]

Full troubles list: Mint troubles

References[edit | edit source]

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Thyme varieties
T. caespititius Azores thyme
T. × citriodorus Lemon thyme · Silver thyme
T. herba-barona Caraway thyme
T. praecox Creeping red thyme · Mother-of-thyme
T. pulegioides Broad leaf thyme
T. serpyllum Creeping thyme · Creeping white thyme · Minor · Pink chintz
T. vulgaris Common thyme