Common Thyme

Common Thyme

Common Thyme Thymus vulgaris is a small branching shrubby plant with woody stems and many, small, pointed leaves. The flowers are purplish and shaped with upper and lower lips like other plants in the Mint Family. Thyme and also the related species Sweet Basil Occimum basilicum produce aromatic oils which make them popular as pot-herbs. [CH] {FW}