Acinos arvensis, known commonly as basil thyme and spring savory, is a species of plant of the genus Acinos.
| Acinos arvensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | |
| Species: | A. arvensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Acinos arvensis (Lam.) Dandy | |
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]
The Plant List regards Acinos arvensis as a synonym of Clinopodium acinos.[3]
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