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Thymus vulgaris L.
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The species is native to the western Mediterranean region from the Iberian Peninsula to Italy (northern Italy, southern France (including Corsica), eastern Spain and the Balearic Islands). Records from the western Balearic Islands (Ibiza) and eastern Spain refer to the endemic subsp. aestivus (Reut. ex Willk.) A. Bols & O. Bols (L. Sezpers. comm. 2014).
It has been cultivated widely (USDA 2012),cultivated in Britain by 1548 and probably long before. In Italy it has been recorded up to elevations of 800 m (Flora Italiana 2012) but usually occurs at lower elevations. Reported in Spain at altitudes of up to 2,000 m (Blancaet al. 2009).
Questionably endemic to Europe; the status and origin of records fromNorth Africa (Morocco),require confirmation.
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United States
Origin: Exotic
Regularity: Regularly occurring
Currently: Unknown/Undetermined
Confidence: Confident
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"Tamil Nadu: Dindigul, Nilgiri"
Chile Central
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Habit: Subshrub
Habitat and Ecology
It is well adapted for growing in dry hot weather of the Mediterranean. It prefers light, permeable soil somewhat rich in organic matter and mineral fertilizing elements. The sandy soil found inland around the Mediterranean Sea is basic, low pH, and preferred by thyme (Blanca et al. 2009). However, it can also be found in similar climates around the world and is found in many gardens. The plant is hardy and has many adaptations to help it survive. The life cycle varies in the Mediterranean and mountainous areas.
Systems
- Terrestrial
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Foodplant / open feeder
adult of Chrysolina americana grazes on live leaf (at shoot tip) of Thymus vulgaris
Remarks: season: 5-6,9-early 4
Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 9
Specimens with Barcodes: 9
Species With Barcodes: 1
Red List Criteria
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Justification
Global, European, EU 27 regional assessment: Least Concern (LC)
The species is native to the western Mediterranean region from the Iberian Peninsula to Italy. Considered as Least Concern due to its widespread distribution, stable populations and no major threats. The species is questionably endemic to Europe, and further research is required to confirm the origin of records from North Africa.
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