Mazhar Botanic Garden

Thymus syriacus Boiss

Zattar

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Thymus
Species: syriacus
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000386
English name: Zattar
Arabic name: زعتر سوري
Native: Syrian
Country: Syrian Arab Republic
(PGR): Very common

Perennial herbaceous aromatic plants

Thymus syriacus are used as herbal tea and condiments. Fresh leaves are used for aromatization of home-made jams, candies, and similar confections. Thymus syriacus is also known to have positive results for coughs and other respiratory complaints, as well as some cases of gastrointestinal disorders (personal communication with local people).

Texture: Calcareous
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Semi shade
Propagation: Seeds , division spring or autumn
Flowering time: June
Status: Cultivated
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Herb
Plant Uses: Kitchen
Located in: Kitchen garden SHV

The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and Mazhar Botanic Garden does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.