Oregano kin (5)

I believe the answer is:

thyme

(Other definitions for thyme that I've seen before include "Aromatic plant" , "Sage's bedmate" , "Aromatic shrub" , "Sweet-smelling herb of the mint family" , "Shrub - herb" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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