Article Nº 3429 Plant Vol. III · p. 528
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Original title: Segurelha (Thymus vulgaris)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), a small woody plant of the mint family widely grown in Madeiran kitchen gardens and used as a culinary seasoning, also known locally as 'cheiros'.
A small woody plant of the Labiatae (mint family), widely grown in Madeiran kitchen gardens. Its sprigs, bearing small aromatic leaves, are much used as a seasoning in cooking. It is also called cheiros.