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Herbs and Spices - Culinary Herbs and Spices 2
This is our second quiz to help with the recognition and identification of herbs and spices that you can grow in a British garden.
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1 .
Can you name this herb?
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Rosemary
Marjoram
Hyssop
Chicory
- Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis.
- Leaves resemble pine needles and it is these that are chopped and used for flavouring.
- A sprig is often placed with meat (especially lamb) when cooking.
- A prime ingredient in some recipes for stuffing.
- A very decorative plant that is found in almost all herb gardens - lives for 20 years or more.
2 .
Can you name this herb?
Photograph courtesy of J.M. Garg
Elderflower
Sweet basil
Wormwood
Rosemary
- Latin Name: Sambucus nigra.
- A deciduous shrub that is often found growing wild in Britain.
- Flowers are brilliant white and these are followed by dark purple fruits.
- The flowers are used to make a refreshing drink.
- The berries are used to make jam and are sometimes used to give more flavour to apple and blackberry pies.
- All green parts of the plant are poisonous.
3 .
Can you name this herb?
Photograph courtesy of Alvesgaspar
Lemon thyme
Fennel
Wormwood
Elderflower
- Latin Name: Foeniculum vulgare.
- Grows to over 2 metres tall and is recognizable by its feathery foliage and profusion of yellow flowers.
- Often seen growing wild along roadsides.
- Prefers light, dry soils.
- An ingredient (along with wormwood and anise) in the highly alcoholic drink known as absinthe.
- Used by itself it has an aniseed flavour.
4 .
Can you name this herb?
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Bay leaf
Hyssop
Fennel
Wormwood
- Latin Name: Hyssopus officinalis.
- Sometimes used as an ornamental shrub - attractive blue flowers are produced from June to October.
- Leaves are used fresh or dried with meat and fish dishes and with stews.
- Tastes similar to sage with a hint of mint.
- It is said to have many helpful effects when digested and placing crushed leaves on a wound will promote healing.
5 .
Can you name this herb?
Photograph courtesy of David Monniaux
Elderflower
Sweet basil
Bay leaf
Wormwood
- Latin Name: Artemisia absinthium.
- An aromatic, bitter herb that is occasionally used in cooking.
- Used to be popular as a medicinal herb and was used to treat colds and rheumatism.
- When taken in large quantities the oil extracted from the plant can be poisonous, so much so that the USA has banned some products that contain it.
6 .
Can you name this herb?
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Rosemary
Sweet basil
Marjoram
Lemon thyme
- Latin Name: Thymus x citriodorus.
- The picture shows a variegated form of the plant.
- Leaves crushed between your fingertips emit a wonderfully fresh scent.
- A decorative little plant that is often seen in alpine gardens.
- Used to flavour savoury dishes and to make a weak herbal tea for help with respiratory complaints.
- Often used in herb pillows and pot pourris.
7 .
Can you name this herb?
Photograph courtesy of Fastily
Hyssop
Chicory
Bay leaf
Fennel
- Latin Name: Laurus nobilis.
- The leaves have a very distinctive flavour and fragrance particularly after they have been dried for several weeks.
- Frequently used in bouquet garni (a collection of herbs that are usually encased in a cheesecloth bag, and used for flavouring a soup or stew).
- The plants are often grown in containers and kept neatly trimmed.
8 .
Can you name this herb?
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Chicory
Wormwood
Hyssop
Bay leaf
- Latin Name: Cichorium intybus.
- Grows wild in Britain and throughout Europe.
- Usually the flowers are bright blue but occasionally they are white or pink.
- The roots are baked and ground and then used as an additive to coffee.
- The Belgians have perfected the growing of 'blanched endives' from the roots and they export the product to many different countries.
9 .
Can you name this herb?
Photograph courtesy of Anemoneprojectors
Elderflower
Lemon thyme
Rosemary
Marjoram
- Latin Name: Origanum majorana.
- Very similar plant to oregano and often confused with it.
- There are many different varieties with leaves that can be green, yellow or variegated.
- A popular ingredient in sausages, stuffings and preserved meat as well as its use for adding flavour to tomato and vegetable dishes.
- In the garden, it can become woody but when cut back it will again produce succulent young growth.
10 .
Can you name this herb?
Photograph courtesy of Castielli
Lemon thyme
Marjoram
Sweet basil
Fennel
- Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum.
- Sometimes known as Saint Joseph's Wort.
- Has been cultivated in India for more than 5,000 years.
- Grows quickly when it is warm but dislikes the cold intensely and soon withers and dies when it is chilled.
- The delicate flavour of the leaves is quickly lost after picking.
- Although it can be dried it is best used fresh.
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