False Appearance. While the thyme remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a carpet of purple flowers.

Charming Stench Any creature other than a thyme that starts its turn within 5 feet of the troglodyte must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be charmed until the start of the creature's next turn. On a successful saving throw, the creature is immune to the stench of all thyme for 1 hour

Rake. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d4 − 1) slashing damage, and the target is grappled  (escape dc 12), and restrained for as long as they are grappled.