Lemon Thyme has golden leafs leafs with strong lemon odour. Because of this strong odour, many people prefer lemon thyme over regular thyme. Just like thyme, lemon thyme grows in bushes, and therefore is used for ground covering.
Ruccola is mainly used for flavouring salads and lettuce, but it can also be stewed. The seeds can be eaten with bread. Ruccola has a walnut-like taste, sometimes a little bitter, and containts much vitamin C. The usage of this herb salads and lettuce is a typical Toscan thing.
