Etymology
The wild cousin of garden thyme is also called creeping thyme. It leads a tougher existence than its garden counterpart, is somewhat stouter and develops fewer flowers. The common name “thyme” is derived from the Greek thyo, which means “to make a sacrifice to the gods”. The ancient Greeks believed that the scent of thyme represented activity, valor and courage, and was effective at banishing evil spirits.
Characteristics
| Plant family |
Lamiaceae (labiate) |
| Flowering season |
June to October |
| Harvest |
Flowering herb without roots: July to August |
| Vegetation |
Dry, sunny soil, field paths, edges of fields and forests, sand and cliffs up to 4,500 meters above sea level. |
Dried thyme
Dried wild thyme is perfect for use in tea and for medicinal inhalation. Simply collect flowering thyme, bind into bunches and hang up to dry in the shade.
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