Acinos arvensis
Acinos arvensis, known commonly as basil thyme and spring savory, is a species of plant of the genus Acinos.
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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
- "Acinos arvensis - (Lam.)Dandy". Plants For A Future. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- Ellis, W N. "Coleophora tricolor Walsingham, 1899 basil-thyme case-bearer". Plant Parasites of Europe. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
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