Acinos arvensis

Acinos arvensis, known commonly as basil thyme and spring savory, is a species of plant of the genus Acinos.

Acinos arvensis

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Acinos arvensis
(Lam.) Dandy

It is a perennial that usually grows about 8 inches (20 cm) high and spreads 12 inches (30 cm). It prefers to grow in strong sunlight. The scent is faintly reminiscent of thyme, giving it its common name.[1]

Acinos arvensis is recorded as a food plant for the larva of the moth Coleophora tricolor.[2]

This plant is classified by Rose (The Wildflower Key, revised 2006) as Clinopodium acinos.

References

  1. "Acinos arvensis - (Lam.)Dandy". Plants For A Future. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  2. Ellis, W N. "Coleophora tricolor Walsingham, 1899 basil-thyme case-bearer". Plant Parasites of Europe. Retrieved 7 January 2020.


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