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Basil thyme (Clinopodium acinos)

Description

Acinos arvensis, known commonly as basil thyme and spring savory, is a species of plant of the genus Acinos. It is a perennial that usually grows about 8 inches high and spreads 12 inches. It prefers to grow in strong sunlight.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Lamiales

            • Family: Lamiaceae

              • Genus: Clinopodium