aromatic

Winter Savory


Common name: Winter Savory

Scientific name: Satureja montana

Family: Labiatae

Uses: Aromatic, culinary, and medicinal.Dried leaves scent potpourris. Winter savory has a stronger flavor than summer savory. Fresh or dried leaves are used to flavor vinegars, herb butters, bean dishes, creamy soups, and tea. Winter savory can be grown in containers. It is said to have some medicinal qualities.

Thyme

Common name: Thyme

Scientific name: Thymus vulgaris

Family: Labiatae

Sweet Woodruff


Common name: Sweet Woodruff

Scientific name: Galium odoratum

Family: Rubiaceae

Uses: Aromatic, culinary, decorative, and medicinal.Sweet woodruff scents potpourris, sachets, and herb pillows. The flowers and leaves are used for teas and to flavor wine. It also is used in garlands and wreaths and to make yellow dye. It is said to have some medicinal qualities.

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