Thymus richardii Pers., subsp. nitidus (Guss) Jalas

    It is small half-bush 26-44 cm high and 65-70 cm in diameter. Stem in low part is lignified and branched. Mass blossom is in first half of May. Length of blossom is 25 days.
    Mass part of essential oil in phase of full blossom 0,30% from raw mass (0,62% from absolutely dry mass). Productivity is 153,5 c/ha. Main component is timol (55,7%).
    It grows well on flat, open areas with loose fertile soils. It is drought-resistant.