Test on herbs and spices

1. The leaves of this herb are used in dinner dishes, desserts as well as infusions and beverages

1. lovage
   
2. mint
   
3. melissa
   

2. This plant has purple flowers containing essential oils that have a calming effect is:

1. lavender
   
2. calendula
   
3. lilac
   

3. It has tubular, hollow leaves and flowers purple. It is:

1. spring onion
   
2. chives
   
3. shallot
   

4. Is a tropical plant that grows on lianas. It yields an exceptionally tasty and aromatic spice used mainly in desserts:

1. cardamom
   
2. vanilla
   
3. lemon pepper
   

5. This spice is native to Asia and is used to add flavour to alcoholic beverages or desserts:

1. cinnamon
   
2. aniseed
   
3. cloves
   

6. What is a herb that is famous for its high iron and folic acid content?

1. parsley
   
2. spinach
   
3. garlic
   

7. Pepper grows on :

1. trees
   
2. grasses
   
3. vines
   

8. This species is mainly used in the form of infusions. It is famous for its calming properties. It is:

1. chamomile
   
2. lemon balm
   
3. mint
   

9. Allspice is:

1. a tuberous plant
   
2. a climber
   
3. a tropical tree
   

10. This is one of the more popular herbs with a distinctive flavour and intense aroma. It is used most often in Italian dishes:

1. sage
   
2. basil
   
3. mint
   

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