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    Hi,
    this is my first post here but I'm sure there will be a lot more as this is my first year trying to grow a few different types of veg in my raised bed and containers.
    But... this is unrelated to all of that. I have this herb somebody gave me telling me it was sage, its obviously not sage but I am not sure what it is. I usually use herbs in cooking but they are limited to 4 or 5 different ones so I am not sure about this one. It could be something very common that I just never used. Ive googled but I cant find anything with the reddish underside on the leaves.
    Here are a few pictures. I would be grateful if any of you could help me identify it.






    Thanks!

  • #2
    Hi and welcome to the Forum.
    Looks like Thyme of some sort.
    Last edited by veggiechicken; 22-04-2019, 06:06 PM.

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    • #3
      Hi Wax and welcome to the forum.

      When you rub or crush the leaves does it smell of anything?

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      • #4
        Hi,
        Yes, it smells quite strong, but as its not a herb I'm familiar with, the smell doesnt help me identify it.
        I though Thyme too from the size and shape of the leaves, but the red under some of the leaves made me think it might not be.

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        • #5
          It does look like thyme and there are a load of varieties that don't smell of thyme.

          Possibly Savory

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          • #6
            Welcome to the vine.
            Looks like thyme to me as well.

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            • #7
              Thanks guys. I'll assume its Thyme then.
              Thanks for the help!

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              • #8
                Looks like Thyme, although the leaves are a bit big. Definitely not Winter Savory (unless it has a plasticy smell to the leaves). The only other possibility is Marjoram.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Ocelot View Post
                  Looks like Thyme, although the leaves are a bit big.
                  Broad leaved thyme?

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                    Broad leaved thyme?
                    Possibly, no way of knowing without the scent.

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