Culinary Botanicals

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinaleOrigin: IndiaProduction: Ginger is a flowering plant, native to Southeastern Asia, whose root is harvested and used for consumption.Qualities: Internal use of ginger can be helpful with soothing upset stomachs, preventing dizziness, nausea and motion sickness, and easing pain and cramping...

Botanical Name: Allium sativumOrigin: China Production: Garlic is a close relative to the onion, shallot, leek, and chive. It is native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran but is now grown all over the world. The plant sends up hollow leaves from the...

Botanical Name: Origanum vulgareOrigin: GreeceProduction: Origanum vulgare is a flowering perennial herb in the mint family that blossoms small pinkish purple flowers.Qualities: Oregano is a culinary herb with a warm, pungent, slightly bitter taste that varies in intensity depending on the...

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicumOrigin: Egypt / USAProduction: The basil plant is native to India. It is a herb with silky green leaves and white blossoms that is part of the mint family. Qualities: Basil has a strong, sweet, aroma and...

Botanical Name: Allium cepaOrigin: China / EgyptQualities: Onions have certain antiseptic properties, and contain quercetin, allicin, allyl sulfide, vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidonic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid.Common Use: Onion can be added to broths, soups, stir-frys,...

Botanical Name: Anethum graveolensOrigin: Egypt / TunisiaProduction: Dill is an annual herb that looks similar to fennel. Its seeds and leaves are edible and used for flavoring food.Qualities: Dill has a long history of use in herbal medicine and in...

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuumOrigin: India/ChinaProduction: Crushed, dried red pepper flakes are most often produced from cayenne-type peppers, though sometimes a variety of peppers are used such as bell peppers, cayenne, jalapenos, chiltepin, and all forms of New Mexico chili.Qualities: Chili...

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinaleOrigin: India Production: Ginger is a flowering plant, native to Southeastern Asia, whose root is harvested and used for consumption.Qualities: Internal use of ginger can be helpful with soothing upset stomachs, preventing dizziness, nausea and motion sickness, and easing...

Botanical Name: Arctium lappaOrigin: ChinaProduction: The plant of the burdock root is a biennial that blooms bright pink/red/purple thistle-like flowers on long stalks. The plant is native to Europe and Asia but has now been naturalized in North America and...

Botanical Name: Petroselinum crispumOrigin: Netherlands / Israel / EgyptProduction: Parsley is a bright green, flowering plant that is native to the Mediterranean and that has been naturalized all over the world. Qualities: Parsley is considered to be a herb, spice,...

Botanical Name: Allium cepaOrigin: China / IndiaQualities: Onions have certain antiseptic properties, and contain quercetin, allicin, allyl sulfide, vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidonic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid.Common Use: Onion can be added to broths, soups,...

Botanical Name: Allium sativumOrigin: China / EgyptProduction: Garlic is a close relative to the onion, shallot, leek, and chive. It is native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran but is now grown all over the world. The plant sends up hollow leaves from the underground bulb. The...

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratusOrigin: Egypt / Sri LankaProduction: Lemongrass is an ornamental, perennial, tropical grass that is native to South and Southeast Asia. Qualities: Lemongrass has a bright and fresh lemony and almost rosy aroma and is an important ingredient...

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassiaOrigin: Vietnam / IndonesiaProduction: Cinnamon (cassia) is widely cultivated in tropical or subtropical areas throughout Asia. Once harvested, the bark curls up into quills when left to dry. Qualities: Cinnamon has had many medicinal and culinary uses throughout history. It...

Botanical name: Coriandrum sativumOrigin: Egypt / TunisiaStorage: store in a cool, dry, dark place in a well-sealed container. Disclaimer: this product has been packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and other potential allergens.

Origin: Italy / USA / AustriaProduction: Chives are a common perennial plant, closely related to garlic, shallots, leeks, and scallions.Qualities: Chives offer a mild onion flavor and can be used interchangeably in recipes that call for onions. The dried rings have a more...

Botanical Name: Curcuma longa Certifier: *NOPOrigin: IndiaProduction: Turmeric fingers are dried and cut.  Qualities: Also known as Indian saffron, or the "Spice of Life", turmeric is the rhizome of an herbaceous perennial plant native to India, and in the same family as...

Botanical Name: Origanum majoranaOrigin: EgyptProduction: Marjoram is a perennial herb that is indigenous to Cyprus and Southern Turkey. Just as the plant begins to flower, the tops are harvested and dried in the shade.Qualities: Marjoram has sweet pine and citrus flavors and is similar...

Botanical Name: Satureja hortensisCountry of Origin: AlbaniaProduction: Savory is an annual herb that blooms between July and September. The leaves are harvested for culinary uses.Qualities: Savory is often compared with sage and thyme. It has a slightly peppery, pungent, aromatic flavor. It...

Botanical Name: Artemisia dracunculusOrigin: GreeceProduction: Tarragon is a perennial herb that is a part of the sunflower family. It grows wildly in Eurasia and North America and is also cultivated for culinary uses.Qualities: In the past tarragon was used in herbal healing,...