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'''Rock thyme''' ('''''Acinos alpinus''''') is a [[perennial]] plant of the ''[[Lamiaceae]]'' family. Synonyms include ''Calamintha alpina'' ([[Carl von Linné|L.]]) Lam., ''Thymus alpinus'' (L.), and ''Satureja alpina'' (L.). There are two subspecies of rock thyme: ''A. alpinus meriodionalis'', with smaller flowers; and ''A. alpinus majoranifolius'', which grows in smaller bunches. Rock thyme is sometimes used in pharmacology for its [[diaphoretic]] and [[antipyretic]] properties. In addition, it can be brewed and served as [[tea]]. Rock thyme is an herbaceous plant averaging between 40 and 50 centimeters in height. The flowers are [[Plant sexuality|hermaphroditic]]; that is, they have both [[androecium|male]] and [[gynoecium|female]] reproductive systems. According to the [[Raunkiær plant life-form|Raunkiær system]] of categorizing life forms, rock thyme is considered to be a [[chamaephyte]], specifically a [[chamaephyte sufruticosos]]. The plant has a woody, fuzz-covered stem. Its leaves grow in [[symmetry|symmetrical]] pairs and are connected to the stem by a thin [[Petiole (botany)|petiole]]. Their shapes range from [[oval|ovoid]] to [[Leaf shape|lanceolates]] of 5 to 15 millimeters in length. The flowers consist of [[Whorl (botany)|whorled]] [[inflorescence]]s, consisting of clusters of 3 to 8 flowers. They range from 15 to 20 mm in length, and are generally [[violet (color)|violet]] in color. Depending on altitude, rock thyme flowers between May and August. Its fruit is [[schizocarp]]al, and splits into four equal portions upon reaching maturity.). It is anchored to the ground by a [[taproot]] and a network of smaller secondary roots. {{clear}} The plant originates from the mountains of [[Southern Europe]]. In [[Italy]], rock thyme can be found in most areas whose altitude is between 900 and 2600 meters above [[sea level]]. It is found in open fields, rock [[fissure]]s, and areas with little fertile soil. ==Cultivation== ===Propagation=== ===Pests and diseases=== ==Varieties== ==Gallery== <gallery perrow=5> Image:Acinos alpinus.jpg| photo 1 Image:Acinus alpinus.jpg| photo 2 Image:Acinos alpinus04.jpg| photo 3 </gallery> ==References== <references/>    ==External links== *{{wplink}} {{stub}} __NOTOC__

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