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

Yes — both belong to Lamiaceae.

Can you substitute Thymus Citriodorus for Thymus Serpyllum?

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

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Thymus Citriodorus vs Thymus Serpyllum

Thymus ×citriodorus · Thymus serpyllum

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 Serpyllum

Thymus serpyllum

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Thymus
Primary use: culinary

Thymus serpyllum, known by the common names of Breckland thyme, Breckland wild thyme, wild thyme, creeping thyme, or elfin thyme, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is a low, usually prostrate subshrub forming creeping stems up to 10 cm (4 in) tall.…

At a glance

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