From which parts of herbs the taste and aroma comes? Can you make the tea from stems of mint? What’s better in lemon grass – leaves of stems? These and other questions are answered by the list I made, basing on my own experience as a herb grower.
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| mild aroma | |
| no aroma | |
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The taste and aroma in various parts of herbal plants
| Plant name | Leaves | Stems | Petals or flowers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil Ocimum basilicum | |||
| Mint Mentha ×piperita | |||
| Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis | |||
| Thyme Thymus vulgaris | |||
| Balm Melissa officinalis | |||
| Summer savory Satureja hortensis | |||
| Pot marigold Calendula officinalis | |||
| Cornflower Centaurea cyanus | |||
| Lemon grass Cymbopogon citratus | |||
| Marjoram Origanum majorana | |||
| Lavender Lavandula angustifolia | |||
| Sage Salvia officinalis | |||
| Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla | |||
| Oregano Origanum vulgare |