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Chamomile
The Herb Chamomile True chamomile has cheerful white flowers with yellow hearts. Chamomile tea is a well-known calming tea. What properties does chamomile have exactly? Below you will find more information about the herb. Characteristics of Chamomile Family: Compositae Species: Matricaria recutita Biotope: Permeable soil, sun; Europe, West Asia to India Height: up to 60 cm Finely feathered, odourless leaves, honey-scented flowers with conical, yellow centres, and white petals. Name in Different Languages English: Chamomile German: Kamillen French: (fleur de) Chamomille Use and Application of Chamomile Mostly tea is made from the (dried) flowers of the chamomile. Special and Healthy Properties of Chamomile Chamomile tea has a nerve-relieving, calming effect,…
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Dill
The Herb Dill Dill is a delicious fresh herb in sauces. Of course, it can be used in even more dishes and has specific properties. Curious which ones? Read more about it here. Characteristics Dill Family: Umbelliferae Type of dill: Anethum graveolens Biotope: Fertile, permeable soil; southern Europe to India. Originates from: Greece Height: up to 60 cm Dill is an annual plant and has blue-green, thread-like leaves. In the summer, the plant forms (yellow) umbels. The flowers eventually become heads with oval seeds. Anethum sowa is also called Indian or Japanese dill. Name in Different Languages English: Dill German: Dille French: Aneth Italian: Aneto Spanish: Eneldo Use and Application…
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Celery
The Herb Celery The plant celery is very similar to parsley and has a strong taste. Celery can be used in many ways. On this page, you will find more information about the application and properties of this herb. Characteristics Celery Types Family: Umbelliferae Species: Apium graveolens Biotope: Europe; marshland, coastal areas. Height: Up to 1 m Celery (Cutting) Biennial, taproot, a leaf rosette in the first year, and leafy stems in the second year and forms green to cream-colored flowers in the second year. Afterward, it has fragrant, serrated, light green leaves. Other names for celery are cut celery, leaf celery, bunch celery, and bush celery. Celeriac Celeriac is…
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Chive
The Herb (Chinese) Chive Chives are a relatively easy plant to keep, and you get a lot of pleasure from them in the kitchen. Here you can read about how both the common and the Chinese chive fits. Characteristics Chives and Chinese Chives Family: Liliaceae Species: Allium schoenoprasum (chives), Allium tuberosum (Chinese chives) Originates from: China Biotope: Permeable soil, temperate zones; Central Asia. Chives have dense, white to purple flower heads and bunches of tiny bulbs and leaves (resembling hollow stems). Chives are from the same family as garlic. Chinese chives have a rhizome and star-shaped, white flowers. Name in Different Languages English: Chive German: Schnittlauch French: Ciboulette Italian: Aglio…
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Basil
The Herb Basil Basil is a well-known seasoning in Mediterranean cuisine. Which dishes does it suit, and what properties does it have? Below, you will find more information about this popular herb. Properties of Basil Characteristics: Family: Labiatae Species: Ocimum basilicum Biotope: Well-drained soil, sun; tropical Asia. Height: Up to 60 cm Basil has wrinkled, long-stemmed leaves that are egg-shaped and taper to a point. The serrated leaves have a spicy smell (of cloves). The plant is an annual (also called a short-lived perennial) and has square stems. It flowers in late summer with small white flowers. There are many herb varieties, such as lemon basil (Ociumum basilicum var. citrodorium),…
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Anise
The Herb Anise Aniseed should not be confused with the tree star anise. Get inspiration for its use on this page and read more about its properties. Properties Aniseed Family: Umbelliferae Species: Pimpinella anisum Biotope: Syria, Egypt; permeable soil, calcareous, sunny. Height: Up to 50 cm Originates from: Mediterranean countries (eastern) Aniseed has branched, medium green stems. The stems are grooved and round. The leaves of aniseed are sweet-smelling, the lower ovoid and serrated. The leaves become narrower at the top of the plant. Aniseed flowers consist of clusters of small star-shaped white flowers. Name in Different Languages English: Anise German: Anis French: Anis Italian: Anice Spanish: Anís Use and…
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Mint
The Herb (Earth) Mint There are many kinds of mint. On this site, we describe several species, such as mint, peppermint, and spearmint. Get inspiration for the application of this herb on this page. Or buy here the seeds to grow this herb yourself at home. Properties/Characteristics of Mint Family: Labiatae Type of plant: Mentha species Biotope: Eurasia, Africa; fertile soil, sun, moisture. Originates from: England There are many mint species and many varieties, partly because most species are creeping plants that cross easily. The stems of the mint plant are square and branched; they have aromatic leaves and flowers in the leaf axils. Mint Species The best-known mint species…