Acinos arvensis
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A. arvensis
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| Acinos arvensis (Lam.) Dandy
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Acinos arvensis, known commonly as basil thyme and spring savory, is a species of plant of the genus Acinos.
It is a perennial that usually grows about 8 inches high and spreads 12 inches. 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.[citation needed]
This plant is classified by Rose (The Wildflower Key, revised 2006) as Clinopodium acinos.
References
- ↑ Acinos arvensis - (Lam.)Dandy., Retrieved December 6, 2013
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