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lemon thyme

Thymus citriodorus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Lamiales (Lamiales)
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Thymus
Species
Thymus citriodorus (lemon thyme)

Names in Other Languages

French thym citronné
German Zitronen-Thymian

Similar Species in Thymus

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Mejorana
Thymus mastichina
Least Concern
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serpol
Thymus serpyllum
Critically Endangered
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Tomillo
Thymus vulgaris
Not Evaluated
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Tomillo basto
Thymus baeticus
Least Concern
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Markhotian Thyme
Thymus markhotensis
Vulnerable
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caraway thyme
Thymus herba-barona
Not Evaluated
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Karamaryanian Thyme
Thymus karamarianicus
Near Threatened
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Azores thyme
Thymus caespititius
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lemon thyme?
The scientific name of lemon thyme is Thymus citriodorus. It belongs to the genus Thymus.
Where does lemon thyme live?
lemon thyme is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does lemon thyme belong to?
lemon thyme (Thymus citriodorus) belongs to the genus Thymus, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.
What kingdom does lemon thyme belong to?
lemon thyme (Thymus citriodorus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of lemon thyme?
The closest relatives of lemon thyme in the genus Thymus include Mejorana, serpol, Tomillo, Tomillo basto, Karamaryanian Thyme.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Thymus — 11 Species

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Mejorana
Thymus mastichina
LC 🐾
serpol
Thymus serpyllum
CR 🐾
Tomillo
Thymus vulgaris
NE 🐾
Tomillo basto
Thymus baeticus
LC 🐾
Karamaryanian Thyme
Thymus karamarianicus
NT 🐾
Azores thyme
Thymus caespititius
NE 🐾
Creeping Thyme
Thymus pulegioides
VU 🐾
Creeping Thyme
Thymus praecox
VU 🐾
caraway thyme
Thymus herba-barona
NE
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lemon thyme
Thymus citriodorus
NE
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Markhotian Thyme
Thymus markhotensis
VU
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