Herbs are plants that are used for culinary, medicinal, or fragrant purposes. They can be categorized as either tender and leafy or hardy and woody. Herbs are commonly used to enhance the flavor of food. Some common herbs mentioned are parsley, cilantro, oregano, mint, rosemary, sage, and basil. Parsley can be used as an herb or vegetable, while cilantro has a stronger smell than parsley. Mint spreads easily so it is considered invasive.

1. HERBS

2.  Herbs are plants used for their
culinary, medicinal, or fragrant
properties
 They can be put into too categories-
tender, leafy ones and hardy,
woody ones
 Herbs are used in many foods- they
make your food taste good!
 Have you heard of these- parsley,
cilantro, oregano, mint, rosemary,

3. Parsley is cultivated as an
herb, spice, AND vegetable
If you can’t tell the
difference between parsley
and cilantro, smell them!
Cilantro smells a lot
stronger

4.  Oregano has purple flowers, and
prefers a hot, dry climate
 Mint smells and tastes very nice- I
bet you’ve had something mint
flavored!
 Mint plants are considered invasive
because it spreads very easily.

5.  Rosemary is both a herb and a
decorative plant- it is a member
of the mint family!
 Some people also say Rosemary
improves memory!
 Chives are the smallest species of
edible onion
 Chives also have insect repelling
properties!

6.  Sage is used for many herbal
remedies and its scent- it is also an
ornamental garden plant.
 Basil is also a part of the mint
family, and it is used in a lot of
Italian food.
 Basil is originally native to India

7.  A daisy-like plant that is commonly used
for tea- it helps with sleep!
 Interesting: Chamomile can be used to
enhance the color of blonde hair
 It is really susceptible to fungi, insects,
and other viruses!