Wild Thyme
“My family has a very good reputation. We're well established and known all over the world. But like in any big family, there is usually an outsider. This is me, the wild thyme. I'm smaller and not as prominent in the kitchen and in herbal products. But I have other qualities.”
Wild but mild
Wild thyme (Thymus serpyllumolens) has been known since ancient times. It contains an invigorating, strengthening essential oil called thymol, as do all types of thyme. As an aromatic addition to sacrificial fires and religious rituals, wild thyme was highly prized by the Romans. It has an aromatic and beguiling scent. However, its aroma is slightly milder than that of thyme (known as Thymus vulgaris). In this respect, 'wild' refers more to its way of life than to its aroma. A creeping, dwarf evergreen shrub, it likes to live on the fringes of society, in the stony wilderness.
Facts and Figures
- 1729
- The active ingredient thymol was first discovered in 1729.
- Wild thyme flowers from June to September.
- 30
- Wild thyme grows up to 30 centimeters (11.8 in).
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