Herb
Thymus citriodorus
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Thymus citriodorus is the botanical home of lemon thyme—hybrids and selections with citral-leaning scent layered on thyme structure. Leaves may be green or gold-edged; all share the lemon-thyme kitchen role. Specify the species when planting for citrus-thyme character rather than pure T. vulgaris. Culinary use matches lemon thyme: fish, chicken, soft herbs, and light desserts.
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Dried LightlyFishFreshInfusionsPoultry
Traits
Citral NotesCitrusCulinary Hybrid GroupGarden StandardLemon Thyme SpeciesSpecies True
History
Botanists and gardeners recognised citriodorus-type thymes as a citrus-scented group.
Horticultural lists standardised Thymus citriodorus for lemon thyme cultivars.
Essential-oil interest measured citral content in T. citriodorus leaves.
Culinary plantings used the binomial to order true lemon thyme stock.