Thymus linearis

Thymus linearis in Valley of Flowers

Thymus linearis is a creeping, mat forming, spreading and strongly scented herb. Stem is four angled. Leaves tiny and 1 cm long only. Flowers are long, bright purple, crowded in short, terminal and ovoid clusters.

English Name	Linear leaved thyme
Local Name	Balma jhar and ban ajwain
Family	Lamiaceae
Flowering time	May to September
Habitat	In grassy slopes and rock crevices
Uses	Whole plant is used to treat eye disease, postnatal complications, liver complaints and skin diseases, stomach ache. It smells very nice, don’t forget to smell it.
Location in the Valley of flowers	It is found in every part of the valley and nearby areas.

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