Micromeria filiformis (Aiton) Benth.

Spice Flowers In the field

Family: LABIATAE (LAMIACEAE)

Genus: Micromeria

Catalan common name: Tem bord.

Province distribution: Balearic Islands.

Distribution in the islands: Mallorca. Menorca. Ibiza. Formentera. Cabrera. Dragonera.

General distribution (Phytogeography): Mediterranean (Balearico - tirrenic)

Uses and properties: Aromatic.

IUCN Category: LCLeast concern

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Chameophyte.

Habitats: Rock crevices and cliff faces. Rocky surfaces and dry stone walls. Rock creviceses and walls. Herbaceous communities.

Characteristics: A small bush with very thin stems and rhomboid leaves that are usually reddish o the reverse. Produces many white flowers at the top of the stems. Is very similar to Micromeria microphylla, and can be told apart by flower colour, this latter species is purple and its calyces are hairless, while Micromeria microphylla has long hairs covering all of this structure, above all the teeth.