Herbs

Herbs

Of or relating to plants or parts of plants that have a primary use for food, flavoring, medicine, or perfume.

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beetroot

Plants; Herbs

Beet having a massively swollen red root; widely grown for human consumption.

fennel

Plants; Herbs

An aromatic yellow-flowered European plant of the parsley family, with feathery leaves.

This aromatic, pungent and spicy herb, also known as wild marjoram, is used fresh or dried as a seasoning for a host of savory dishes. Mexican oregano has a flavor distinct from other varieties and ...

Astralagus

Plants; Herbs

Astralagus is a genus of herbs and small shrubs of more than 3000 species belonging to the Fabaceae family. Other names include milk-vetch, locoweed and goat's thorn. The genus is native to temperate ...

pistil

Plants; Herbs

The female part of a flower composed of ovary, style and stigma.

anesthetic

Plants; Herbs

An herb or substance that temporarily reduces, deadens, or abolishes physical sensations. Thus it tends eliminate pain and the sense of touch. The effect may be local or general. (Syn: Analgesic, ...