Thymus migricus

Klokov & Des-Shost.

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What to Eat

Edible parts: Leaves

The leaves are used as a spice and for making hot drinks.

Where to Find It

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Turkey, Türkiye,

Countries: Turkey

How to Identify

A Mediterranean herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Thymus migricus is a small aromatic plant with leaves that can be harvested for culinary and beverage purposes.

Names & Synonyms

Kekotu, Peynir kekigi

Thymus kotschyanus var. migricus (Klokov & Des.-Shost.) Ronninger ex Rech.f.Thymus kotschyanus subsp. migricus (Klokov & Des.-Shost.) Menitsky

References (2)

Cakir, E. A., 2017, Traditional knowledge of wild edible plants of Iğdır Province (East Anatolia, Turkey). Acta Soc Bot Pol. 2017;86(4):3568
Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement

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