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Urospermum dalechampii, commonly known as the Algerian thyme or Spanish winter savory, is a perennial plant native to regions in North Africa and Southern Europe including Algeria, Baleares, Corse, France, Italy, Libya, Morocco, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, and Yugoslavia. Urospermum dalechampii (Latin: Urospermum dalechampii, family Caryophyllaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Urospermum dalechampii is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Urospermum dalechampii is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family native to ALG, BAL, COR, FRA, ITA, and LBY. Urospermum dalechampii thrives in light to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) with a pH between 7 and 7.5.
Urospermum dalechampii grows best in USDA zone 5-9, 9/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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