Sarıkaya, Ayşe GülTurkmenoglu, GulizFakir, Huseyin2021-03-202021-03-2020202224-4980http://doi.org/10.31407/ijees10.422https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12885/371In this study that was conducted in 2018-2020 vegetation period, 49 different volatile components were determined from samples of Origanum vulgare subsp. viride leaves and flowers, which were collected in 2 different periods: pre-flowering (May) and flowering (June) by SPME (solid-based micro extraction) method. 39 different components were detected in the pre-flowering period (May) and the main components were Linalool (89.02%), Caryophyllene (2.76%) and .beta.-Myrcene (2.57%), while in the flowering period (June) 42 Different components were determined and the main components were determined with the ratios of Linalool (89,02%), Caryophyllene (2,76%) and beta-.Myrcene (2,57%). In order to determine the ethnobotanical characteristics of Origanum vulgare subsp. viride, a survey of 15 questions was conducted with 41 people living in Akseki district with different demographic characteristics, using face-to-face interview method. 68% of the participants consume thyme plant for health and treatment purposes, and 88% for food / meal / spice purposes. 68% of the participants were found to drink thyme tea or consume it as a spice to add flavor to their meals.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessOriganum vulgare subsp. virideVolatile componentEthnobotanyLinaloolSpice and tea plantArticle10.31407/ijees10.422104727732WOS:000603572500022N/A