Mountain rosemaryThymus caespititius

A woody plant with stems that grow close to the ground. The leaves are linear-spatulate, glabrous but ciliated at the base. The inflorescence is loose and the flowers are purplish pink. The fruit is ovoid and smooth.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Endemismo Ibérico

Breeding Season June - August

Dimension Max. height: 7 cm

Habitat Low bushes, rocks; stony soils.

Alecrim-da-serra  © Avelino Vieira

Alecrim-da-serra © Avelino Vieira

Alecrim-da-serra  © Avelino Vieira

Alecrim-da-serra © Avelino Vieira

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