| Genus | Thymus (plant) |
|---|---|
| Species | piperella |
| Authority | L. |
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Thymus piperella, known by the common name valencian thyme, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to southeast Spain.[1] It is used as a culinary herb, as a flavor in a digestif called 'herbero', and to soften and flavor preserved olives.[2]
References
- ^ "Thymus piperella L.". 461525-1. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ Martí, D.; Pérez-Gracia, MT; Blanquer, A.; Villagrasa, V.; Sanahuja, M.A.; Moreno, L. (2007). "Thymus piperella (L.) essential oil: An alternative in the treatment of diarrhoea". Flavour and Fragrance Journal. 22 (3): 201–205. doi:10.1002/ffj.1783