Thymus mastichina

Last updated

Thymus mastichina
Thymus mastichina.jpg
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Thymus
Species:
T. mastichina
Binomial name
Thymus mastichina
(L.) L.

Thymus mastichina is a species in the family Lamiaceae. It is endemic to the central Iberian Peninsula in Spain and Portugal.

The perennial herb, with white flowers, can reach a height of 50 centimetres (1+12 ft).


Uses: Oil from the flower is used in some pain relieving lotion. Such as Aleve X.

References

  1. Khela, S. (2014). "Thymus mastichina". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2014: e.T203346A2764277. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T203346A2764277.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.