Clinopodium acinos (L.) Kuntze
Species in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection
Distribution
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Basil Thyme
Acinos arvensis, known commonly as basil thyme and spring savory, is a species of plant of the genus Acinos. It is a perennial that usually grows about 8 inches (20 cm) high and spreads 12 inches (30 cm). It prefers to grow in strong sunlight. The scent is faintly reminiscent of thyme, giving it its common name. Acinos arvensis is recorded as a food plant for the larva of the moth Coleophora trico... © Wikipedia authors and editors (licence)
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- Parent Taxon
- Clinopodium
- Global Pollen Project UUID
- 63f0c69f-7508-48b1-bd63-566d06d84566
- Botanical Reference
- None available. You can check The Plant List for further information.
Connected data sources
This taxon is currently linked to the following locations.
The Plant ListGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility