Thymus hyemalis, the winter thyme, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, endemic to southeast Spain.[1] Its volatile oil constituents vary seasonally.[2]

Thymus hyemalis
Close-up of flowers
Potted specimen
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Thymus
Species:
T. hyemalis
Binomial name
Thymus hyemalis
Synonyms[1]
  • Origanum hyemale (Lange) Kuntze
  • Thymus reuteri Rouy
  • Thymus millefloris D.Rivera, Flores & Laencina

Subtaxa

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The following subtaxa are accepted:[1]

  • Thymus hyemalis subsp. hyemalis
  • Thymus hyemalis subsp. millefloris (D.Rivera, Flores & Laencina) R.MoralesAlmería

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Thymus hyemalis Lange". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  2. ^ Jordán, M.J.; Martínez, R.M.; Goodner, K.L.; Baldwin, E.A.; Sotomayor, J.A. (2006). "Seasonal variation of Thymus hyemalis Lange and Spanish Thymus vulgaris L. essential oils composition". Industrial Crops and Products. 24 (3): 253–263. doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2006.06.011.