
Figure 1
All-around stem pubescence of selected Thymus species, ×20: a – T. serpyllum, b – T. borysthenicus, c – T. calcareus, d – T. dimorphus, e – T. glabrescens, f – T. moldavicus, g – T. pallasianus, h – T. pannonicus.

Figure 2
Stem pubescence along the ribs (a – T. alpestris, b – T. pulegioides, c – T. roegneri) and on opposite faces, ×20.

Figure 3
An important diagnostic characteristic of leaf blade of selected Thymus species, ×20: a – abaxial leaf surfaces, b – adaxial leaf surfaces, c – leaf base.

Figure 4
An important diagnostic characteristic of leaf blade of selected Thymus species, ×20: a – abaxial leaf surfaces, b – adaxial leaf surfaces, c – leaf base.

Figure 5
Multicellular trichomes on both sides of the T. pannonicus leaf blade, ×20.

Figure 6
Calyx with numerous (more than 12 pairs) long trichomes on the teeth of the lower lip of selected Thymus species, ×20: a – T. borysthenicus, b – T. calcareus, c – T. moldavicus, d – T. pallasianus, e – T. serpyllum.

Figure 7
Calyx with few (up to 12 pairs) scattered long trichomes on the teeth of the lower lip of selected Thymus species, ×20: a – T. alpestris, b – T. dimorphus, c – T. glabrescens, d – T. pannonicus, e – T. pulegioides, f – T. roegneri.