Thymus migricus
Klokov & Des-Shost.
Lamiaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A Mediterranean herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Thymus migricus is a small aromatic plant with leaves that can be harvested for culinary and beverage purposes.
Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a spice and for making hot drinks.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used as a spice and for making hot drinks.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Thymus kotschyanus var. migricus (Klokov & Des.-Shost.) Ronninger ex Rech.f.Thymus kotschyanus subsp. migricus (Klokov & Des.-Shost.) Menitsky
Also Known As
Kekotu, Peynir kekigi
References (2)
- Cakir, E. A., 2017, Traditional knowledge of wild edible plants of Iğdır Province (East Anatolia, Turkey). Acta Soc Bot Pol. 2017;86(4):3568
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
