Herb
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Herbs are a widely distributed and widespread group of plants, excluding vegetables, with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring and garnishing food, for medicinal purposes, or for
A variety of herbs are visible in this garden, including mint and parsley.
Herb garden at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, England, originally planted in the 1870s by Lady Louisa Egerton, recreated by the National Trust, largely following the original design.
A bundle of thyme (Thymus)
A traditional Chinese decoction (湯劑/汤剂), using Chinese herbs
Basil
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Basil, also called great basil, is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae. It is a tender plant and is used in cuisines worldwide. In Western cuisine, the generic term "basil" refers to the variety a
Herb
…flavor rather than substance to food. Herbs can be perennials such as thyme, oregano, sage or lavender, biennials such as parsley, or annuals like basil. Perennial herbs can be shrubs such as rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), or trees such as bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) – this contrasts with botanical…
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Desiccated basil showing seed dispersal
Thai basil growing at a school in Thailand
Female carpenter bee foraging