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Title: ID needed - a kind of thyme??
Post by: pigeonseed on May 12, 2007, 21:21:25

I've got a herb which i think seeded itself in my flower bed. It has flowers a bit like thyme, and smells and tastes like a pizza-y herb of some kind. But instead of being woody and bushy with tiny leaves, it has a spreading habit, and long, narrow leaves.

anyone have any idea what it is?

next time i go i'll take the camera and post a pic

Title: Re: ID needed - a kind of thyme??
Post by: cambourne7 on May 12, 2007, 21:24:59

is this it

http://www.fotosearch.com/comp/FDS/FDS105/Thyme.jpg

Title: Re: ID needed - a kind of thyme??
Post by: pigeonseed on May 12, 2007, 22:22:38

I don't think so - but I am pretty sure I have solved my own mystery! It's winter savory. I did sow some about 5 years ago and then forgot about it.

Title: Re: ID needed - a kind of thyme??
Post by: cambourne7 on May 12, 2007, 22:57:12

ah :-)

Title: Re: ID needed - a kind of thyme??
Post by: saddad on May 13, 2007, 08:46:45

It's a good little plant isn't it!
;D

Title: Re: ID needed - a kind of thyme??
Post by: machman5 on May 13, 2007, 18:12:27

Could be Oregano/Marjoram? :-\

Title: Re: ID needed - a kind of thyme??
Post by: pigeonseed on May 13, 2007, 21:14:21

It is a good plant - it's very pretty, with a sort of spiky, spreading habit and lovely flowers. And the flavour is very strong, like marjoram or thyme but hotter.

Title: Re: ID needed - a kind of thyme??
Post by: machman5 on May 14, 2007, 22:53:16

Pigeonseed, have you settled on it being Winter Savory?

Might have a go at some of that, I love herbs and spice, this sounds like a great all-in-one! ;D

Donna xx

Title: Re: ID needed - a kind of thyme??
Post by: pigeonseed on May 15, 2007, 21:17:01

Yes I'm pretty sure - it looks exactly like all the photos. And it is a relative of thyme and marjoram etc. I would recommend it it's very tasty

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