Bystropogon There are about 40 species of evergreen shrubs in this genus, native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. Allied to the Origanum

Origanum

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and Thymus

Thymus

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, the genus is characterized by tiny flowers in much-branched clusters, with plume-like sepals that elongate at the fruiting stage, giving the whole tip of each branch a fuzzy appearance. Stems are square in cross-section and leaves, arranged in opposite pairs, are aromatic when crushed.

Cultivation The plant prefers mild and dry climates. Grow in very well-drained soil in sunny position. Propagate from seed or cuttings.

Species

• Bystropogon andinum
• Bystropogon andinus
• Bystropogon axillare
• Bystropogon bipinnatus
• Bystropogon canariensis
• Bystropogon canus
• Bystropogon coarctatus
• Bystropogon confertus
• Bystropogon dentatus
• Bystropogon erianthus
• Bystropogon glabrescens
• Bystropogon graveolens
• Bystropogon kuntzeanum
• Bystropogon kuntzeanus
• Bystropogon maderensis
• Bystropogon mandonianus
• Bystropogon marifolius
• Bystropogon meridiani
• Bystropogon minutus
• Bystropogon mollis
• Bystropogon odoratissimus
• Bystropogon origanifolium
• Bystropogon origanifolius
• Bystropogon ovatus
• Bystropogon pavonianus
• Bystropogon pectinatus
• Bystropogon piperitus
• Bystropogon plumosus
• Bystropogon punctatus
• Bystropogon reticulatus
• Bystropogon serrulatus
• Bystropogon setosus
• Bystropogon sidaefolium
• Bystropogon sidaefolius
• Bystropogon smithii
• Bystropogon spicata
• Bystropogon spicatus
• Bystropogon suaveolens
• Bystropogon tomentosus
• Bystropogon uniflorus
• Bystropogon wildpretii