thumb|A variety of herbs are visible in this garden, including mint.
An herb is a plant or plant part used for flavoring food, making medicine, or other practical purposes, as shown in gardens where varieties like mint are commonly grown. Herbs matter because they provide everyday people with accessible ways to enhance their cooking and potentially support their health.
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thumb|A variety of herbs are visible in this garden, including mint.
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 (either fresh or dried), while spices are usually dried and produced from other parts of the plant, including seeds, bark, roots and fruits.
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