Basil Thyme
Taken at Langdale on July 13th 2008 using Nikon D40X with Nikon 300 mm zoom lens.
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Basil Thyme.
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AKA: 		Acinos arvensis.
Lamiales.
Lamiaceae.
Annual perennial.
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 Chalky, gravelly and sandy soils.
July August.
August - September.
20 - 30 cms.
The flowering tops are used as a flavouring and in salads. Said to be similar to thyme in odour but milder and more pleasant. The plant is only faintly aromatic and does not really make a very good substitute for thyme.