Rhynchocorys

Rhynchocorys is a small genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Orobanchaceae, formerly classified in the family Scrophulariaceae.
It is native to Europe, Morocco and Algeria.
Etymology.
The genus name "Rhynchocorys" derives from the two ancient greek words (), meaning "snout, muzzle, nose", and (), meaning "helmet, head", which is a reference to the shape of the style.
Phylogeny.
The phylogeny of the genera of Rhinantheae has been explored using molecular characters. "Rhynchocorys" is the sister genus to "Lathraea" and "Rhinanthus". These three genera share phylogenetic affinities with members of the core Rhinantheae: "Bartsia", "Euphrasia", "Tozzia", "Hedbergia", "Bellardia", and "Odontites". "Melampyrum" appears as a more distant relative.
Taxonomy.
The genus was described in 1844 by August Heinrich Rudolf Grisebach.
The type species is "Rhynchocorys elephas".
Species.
According to the Plant List, 8 species are recognized in the genus "Rhynchocorys":