| Acinos arvensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Acinos |
| Species: | A. arvensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Acinos arvensis (Lam.) Dandy |
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Acinos arvensis, also known as the Basil thyme, is a species of plant of the genus Acinos.
It is a perennial that usually grows about 8 inches high and spreads 12 inches. It prefers to grow in strong sunlight.The delicate scent of it is faintly reminiscent of thyme, giving it its common name.