Culinary Herb Or Spice Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Ohio

In some middle-eastern countries, Marjoram is synonymous with Oregano, and there the names Sweet Marjoram and Knotted Marjoram are used to distinguish it from other plants of the genus Origanum .

It is also used in the production of sambuca, pastis, and many types of absinthe. It is planted in the grounds of temples in Japan, and also on tombs. * Star anise contains anethole, the same ingredient that gives the unrelated anise its flavor.

* A perennial mint with lemon-scented foliage and clusters of small white flowers in whorls in the leaf axils; the leaves are used in cooking--teas, soups--toilet water, soaps, and medicine; sun or part shade, grows well in dry sites; native to southern...

The young shoots can also be cooked and used as a potherb. Corresponding to its species name, a common term for the plant is "dragon herb." It is native to a wide area of the Northern Hemisphere from easternmost Europe across central and eastern Asia...

* The leaves are available from early spring until late in the autumn. * In China, they are often used to make dumplings with a combination of egg, shrimp and pork. * The leaves have a mild flavour, somewhat like a cross between garlic and chives, they...

* The common name catmint can also refer to the genus as a whole. Older leaves areused as a flavouring in cooked foods. Edible Uses: Condiment; Tea. * Edible Parts: Leaves. Cats relish the intoxicating leaves and the tea is a popular night cap.

Most culinary and ornamental basils are cultivars of the species Ocimum basilicum , but other species are also grown and there are many hybrids between species. It acts principally on the digestive and nervous systems, easing flatulence, stomach cramps,...

It is used more often than winter savory, as winter savory is thought to have a slightly more bitter flavor. * Summer savory ( Satureja hortensis ) is the better known of the Savory species.

It is an annual herbaceous plant, with a slender, glabrous, branched stem which is 20–30 cm tall and has a diameter of 3 to 5 cm. * Cumin is an aromatic, astringent herb that benefits the digestive system and acts as a stimulant to the sexual organs.

* Calendula officinalis ( Pot Marigold ) is a plant in the genus Calendula (marigolds), in the family Asteraceae. It is also used as a hair rinse, adding golden tints to brown or auburn hair.

* Normally used as a flavouring on bread, cakes, curries, pickles etc. * Nigella sativa has a pungent bitter taste and smell. Nigella is also used in Armenian string cheese, a braided string cheese called Majdouleh or Majdouli in the Middle East.

* The roasted root is used as a caffeine-free coffee adulterant or substitute. * The root can be cooked like parsnip. Chicory-root is free of harmful ingredients, and is essentially a concentrated combination of three sugars (pentose, levulose and dextrose)...

* A perennial mint with lemon-scented foliage and clusters of small white flowers in whorls in the leaf axils; the leaves are used in cooking--teas, soups--toilet water, soaps, and medicine; sun or part shade, grows well in dry sites; native to southern...

It is often used as a tea in African countries such as Togo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Latin American countries such as Mexico. It is also suitable for use with poultry, fish, beef, and seafood.

* In milder climates, borage will bloom continuously for most of the year. The leaves are rich in potassium and calcium, they have a salty cucumber flavour. * They can be used as a pot-herb or be added to salads.

It has a wide range of medicinal applications. It is cultivated worldwide as a semi-arid crop, and its seeds are a common ingredient in dishes from the Indian Subcontinent. * One of its constituent alkaloids, called 'trigonelline', has shown potential...

* Calendula officinalis ( Pot Marigold ) is a plant in the genus Calendula (marigolds), in the family Asteraceae. It is also used as a hair rinse, adding golden tints to brown or auburn hair.

It is an annual herbaceous plant, with a slender, glabrous, branched stem which is 20–30 cm tall and has a diameter of 3 to 5 cm. * Cumin is an aromatic, astringent herb that benefits the digestive system and acts as a stimulant to the sexual organs.

The flowers are in bloom in the northern hemisphere from June to September. * A perennial herb with fragrant white, pink, or lavender flowers in loose, flat-topped clusters, smelling vaguely of heliotrope; leaves sometimes used to flavor tobacco; rhizome...

* This heirloom variety matures in about 80-90 days but some stems can be cut before maturity. * Used in cooking, on baked potatoes, and in salads ; flowers rose to rosy purple. * Chives ( Allium schoenoprasum ) are the smallest species of the onion family...

* Anise , Pimpinella anisum, also called aniseed, is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia. * The leaves have a sweet aniseed flavour, they are very refreshing to chew and are also nice...

The seeds, leaves and roots can be used, but the seeds are most active medicinally and are the part normally used. * It is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb with culinary and medicinal uses and, along with the similar-tasting anise, is one of the primary...

* In 2007, Guinness World Records certified that the Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) was the world's hottest chili pepper, 400 times hotter than Tabasco sauce! * Bhut Jolokia pods are unique among peppers, with their characteristic shape, and very thin skin.

* Sometimes called garden chervil , it is used to season mild-flavoured dishes and is a constituent of the French herb mixture fines herbes . * The leaves are ready for harvesting in about 8 weeks from sowing, the plant responds well to cut and come again...

It is also used in the production of sambuca, pastis, and many types of absinthe. It is planted in the grounds of temples in Japan, and also on tombs. * Star anise contains anethole, the same ingredient that gives the unrelated anise its flavor.

* This is a versatile garden perennial that should be considered for a wide variety of uses and not just relegated to a corner of the herb garden. * Lavandula angustifolia (also Lavandula spica or Lavandula vera ; common lavender , true lavender , or...

Dried Chamomile flowers make a sedative and delicious tea that is calming to the stomach and improves digestion. In particular it is an excellent herb for treating various digestive disorders, nervous tension and irritability and is also used externally...