French Tarragon

By Admin, on December 9th, 2010

French Tarragon

Description:

French Tarragon is a member of the wormwood family, it is a perennial herb native to Europe and North America.

It is sold as dried leaves or fresh branches.

French tarragon has the strongest flavour of any Tarragon.

French Tarragon leaves are glossy green, lance-shaped up to 8 . . . → Read More: French Tarragon

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Oregano

By Admin, on December 3rd, 2010

Oregano

Botanical Name:

Origanum vulgare (Lamiaceae).

General Description/History:

A perennial herb native to Europe and the Mediterranean region.

The name comes from the Greek, meaning ‘Joy of the Mountains’.

An unrelated species Lippia graeveolens is called Mexican oregano but is rare in Australia.

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Spearmint

By Admin, on December 3rd, 2010

Spearmint

Botanical Name:

Mentha viridis, M. spicata.

Description:

This hardy perennial plant has slightly crinkled leaves that are more tapered and a lighter shade of green than common mint. It is often included in the mixed bunches of Vietnamese herbs. Spearmint leaves can be infused and used in tea. The oil . . . → Read More: Spearmint

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