Thymus vulgaris L.
Thyme is an important aromatic herb in food trade, valued for its strong aroma and grey-green leaf color. It is normally supplied dried after cleaning and sorting according to the agreed stem and foreign-matter limits.
| English name | Thyme |
| German name | Thymian |
| Latin name | Thymus vulgaris L. |
| Botanical family | Lamiaceae |
| Commercial part | Aerial parts and leaves |
| Supply forms | Whole leaves, cut leaves, ground |
Commercial specifications vary according to leaf-to-stem ratio, color, aroma, cut size and milling level.
