of
Clinopodium alpinum Rock thyme is an herbaceous plant averaging between 40 and 50 centimeters in height. The flowers are
hermaphroditic; that is, they have both
male and
female reproductive systems. According to the
Raunkiær system of categorizing life forms, rock thyme is considered to be a
chamaephyte, specifically a
chamaephyte sufruticosos. The plant has a woody, fuzz-covered stem. Its leaves grow in
symmetrical pairs and are connected to the stem by a thin
petiole. Their shapes range from
ovoid to
lanceolates of 5 to 15 millimeters in length. The flowers consist of
whorled inflorescences, consisting of clusters of 3 to 8 flowers. They range from 15 to 20 mm in length, and are generally
violet in color. Depending on altitude, rock thyme flowers between May and August. Its fruit is
schizocarpal, and splits into four equal portions upon reaching maturity.). It is anchored to the ground by a
taproot and a network of smaller secondary roots. ==Habitat==