👉 Rhynchostruthus is a genus of herbaceous plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as thyme or hyacinth. These plants are native to Europe and Asia, often growing in damp soil near water sources. They have a distinctive, curly, and aromatic scent due to their leaves containing a resinous substance called rhynchostrum. Rhynchostruthus is primarily used for its essential oil, which contains salicin, which has antiseptic