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Herbs have been an essential part of human history, used in cooking, medicine, and even folklore. But beyond their practical uses, herbs also make for a delightful subject in wordplay and riddles!

“Herb Riddles” challenge your knowledge of these aromatic plants by testing your ability to identify them through clever clues and descriptions. Get ready to think outside the pot and uncover the mystery behind these flavorful and fragrant plants!


I add a touch of spice, but I am not too strong. In pasta and pizza, I belong.

Basil

I help you relax when steeped in a cup, my flowers are small, but I lift you up.

Chamomile

I make things fresh, both sweet and cool, in gum and tea, I follow the rule.

Mint

I’m often used in stuffing and stews, my name is also a piece of advice you should use.

Sage

With a lemony scent and a feathery face, I season fish with elegant grace.

Dill

Though my name suggests time, I do not tick, but in roasts and soups, I make flavors stick.

Thyme

I pair well with garlic and olive oil too, in Italian dishes, I bring flavor to you.

Oregano

I can be curled or flat, green and bright, a garnish that makes dishes just right.

Parsley

I’m small and fine, with a licorice taste, in sausage and bread, I’m never a waste.

Fennel

Add me to chicken, potatoes, and bread, my scent is strong, and my flowers are red.

Rosemary

I start with “L” and have citrusy zest, in teas and perfumes, I’m one of the best.

Lemon Balm

I have tiny seeds and a flavor so bold, I’m often in pickles and curries of old.

Coriander

I’m known as an herb but also a tree, in curry and soup, I flavor with glee.

Bay Leaf

I help keep vampires away, my cloves are small, but in cooking, I stay.

Garlic

I look like grass but have citrus delight, add me to curry, and it tastes just right.

Lemongrass

With blue flowers and a fragrant touch, I soothe your mind without much.

Lavender

I have a warm and spicy note, in gingerbread and chai, I float.

Cardamom

I’m known as an “Indian ginseng,” they say, boosting your strength in a natural way.

Ashwagandha

I’m bitter yet helpful for digestion, in absinthe, I cause much reflection.

Wormwood

Used in tea or as a sweetener fine, my leaves are green, and my taste is divine.

Stevia

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