Thymus Zygis
''Thymus zygis'' is a type of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae native to the Iberian Peninsula and northern Morocco. Description Its leaves are thin and about 8 mm in length. It has white flowers. Sandy and loamy soils are ideal for this species and it is tolerant of nutrient poor soil. It can tolerate acidic to alkaline soil conditions. Distribution It is very common in the southern half of Spain, Portugal and in Morocco. Biology It is diploid but the chromosome number has been found to vary among the species. The size of the chromosomes are typically between 1-2 μm. ''Thymus zygis'' is a Gynodioecy, gynodioecious species. As a result, there is a wide range of female frequency (17 – 87%) and a female frequency mean of 51%. This species is able hybridize with other species of the genus ''Thymus'' when there is overlapping flowering periods. Subspecies ''T. zygis'' ssp. ''gracilis'' This subspecies is diploid with a chromosome number of 28 (2n = 28). ...
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