Are Thymus Citriodorus and Thymus Pulegioides in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Lamiaceae.

Can you substitute Thymus Citriodorus for Thymus Pulegioides?

They are close relatives in the genus Thymus, often substitutable with flavor adjustments.

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Thymus Citriodorus vs Thymus Pulegioides

Thymus ×citriodorus · Thymus pulegioides

Thymus Citriodorus

Thymus ×citriodorus

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Thymus
Primary use: culinary

Thymus citriodorus, the lemon thyme or citrus thyme, is a lemon-scented evergreen mat-forming perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. There has been a great amount of confusion over the plant's correct name and origin. Recent DNA analysis suggests that it is not a hybrid or cros…

Thymus Pulegioides

Thymus pulegioides

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Thymus
Primary use: culinary

Thymus pulegioides, common names broad-leaved thyme or lemon thyme, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to Europe. Growing to 5–25 cm (2–10 in) tall by 25 cm (10 in) wide, it is a small spreading subshrub with strongly aromatic leaves, and lilac pink f…

At a glance

· Same genus (Thymus) — close relatives, often substitutable.
· Both are primarily culinary.
· Evidence tiers — Thymus Citriodorus: D; Thymus Pulegioides: D.