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herb

Plant part used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume

Entityplant life-formQ207123

Also known as herbs

Instance of: plant life-form
Subclass of: useful plant

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Herbs are a widely distributed and widespread group of plants, excluding vegetables, with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring and garnishing food, for medicinal purposes, or for fragrances. Culinary use typically distinguishes herbs from spices. Herbs generally refers to the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, while spices are usually dried and produced from other parts of the plant, including seeds, bark, roots and fruits.

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Different from: Herb
condiment plant
Herba
Color: green
Has list: list of culinary herbs and spices

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