Lemon Scented Thyme (Micromeria biflora)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Micromeria biflora is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in lentil soups and curries. — The flowers and leaves are used as a tea.; A powder of the dried flowers and leaves is used as a flavouring in lentil soups and curries.

Habitat & North American Range

Open places at elevations of 600 - 4000 metres in Nepal. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)