Thyme (/taɪm/) is the herb (dried aerial parts) of certain members of the genus Thymus, perennial evergreen aromatic herbs in the mint family, the Lamiaceae. Thymes are related to oregano (Origanum), both plants being mainly native to the Mediterranean region. Thymes have culinary, medicinal and ornamental uses, and the species most commonly grown and used for culinary purposes is Thymus vulgaris.