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Fresh Herb ID Quiz

by Slashfood Editor, Posted Sep 1st 2009 @ 4:20PM

Know your basil from your borage? Fennel from fenugreek? Mint from marjoram? It's the zestiest quiz ever from Slashfood.

Fresh Herb Identification

This herb's distinctive flavor (and anti-flatulent properties) make it one of the essential ingredients in traditional black beans.

  • Asafoetida
  • Fenugreek
  • Tarragon
  • Epazote

This herb hails from the mint family and is a natural with lamb and potatoes.

  • English Thyme
  • Rosemary
  • Lavender
  • Russian Tarragon

This one's a must in a caprese salad, stacked with mozzarella, tomato & olive oil.

  • Sweet Basil
  • Greek Oregano
  • Summer Savory
  • Sorrel

The dried seeds of this plant are called

Filed Under: Quizzes, Ingredients
Tags: basil, chervil, chives, cilantro, dill, epazote, fennel, herbs, holy basil, HolyBasil, lemon balm, LemonBalm, lemongrass, lovage, marjoram, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, sorrel, tarragon, thyme

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Reader comments (Page 1 of 1)

Troy

10-19-2009 @4:15AM Troy said... I have to say, many of these pictures look absolutely nothing like the plants I grow with the same name.

But it was a fun quiz nevertheless.
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