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Fresh Herb ID Quiz

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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