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''Thymus herba-barona'' is a species of thyme native to Corsica, Sardinia, and Majorca. It is also sometimes known by the common name caraway thyme, as it has a strong scent similar to caraway, for which it can be used as a substitute in any recipe. It can be used in cuisine or as an evergreen ground cover plant for the garden. There are two subspecies: *''Thymus herba-barona'' subsp. ''herba-barona''. Corsica, Sardinia *''Thymus herba-barona'' subsp. ''bivalens''. Majorca (Spain) ==Description== Caraway thyme is a creeping, woody-based perennial, growing to high and spreading out across the ground to a width of . The leaves are long, lanceolate, dark glossy green and hairy. The foliage has a strong aroma of caraway. The flowers are pink with four petals and a prominent lower lip. They are produced in late spring and early summer, and are attractive to bees and butterflies.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=''Thymus herba-barona'' )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Thymus herba-barona」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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