Europe & Mediterranean

Lemon Thyme

Thymus citriodorus (a hybrid/cultivar of common thyme).

Leaf.

Part Used

Fresh, primarily.

Form

Thym citron (French).

Widespread across Europe as a garden and culinary herb, somewhat less commercially universal than common thyme.

As common thyme, with a distinct bright lemon top note.

A more specialized variant used where a citrus lift is specifically desired alongside thyme's herbal base.

Fish and poultry dishes calling specifically for a citrus-herbal note; infused oils and vinegars.

Fish, chicken, citrus zest.

Add fresh, similar timing to common thyme.

Fresh keeps 1-2 weeks refrigerated.

Common thyme plus a little lemon zest.

A hybrid cultivar rather than a wholly distinct wild species.

Not typically a standardized blend component; used as a specialty fresh herb.