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Thymus bovei
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Common name:
בת-קורנית הערבות, בת-קורנית הערבות
Family:
Lamiaceae (Mint)
Synonym:
Origanum bovei
Distribution:
North Arabia inc. Negev
Habitat:
Desert rocky wadis
National red list:
Rare but not threatened
Hardiness:
Central & north Israel mts
Life form:
Shrublet
Usage:
scented leaves used in traditional medicine
Propagation:
Sow in autumn during Oct.-Dec. low germination without special treatment. Sowing mix 1:2:1 Coir:Perlite:Vermiculite+Osmocot.
Description:
Shrublet with opposite small rigid scented leaves. Flowers white dense on top of stems.
Locations
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• Accession: 0000-2405
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Individual