basil

pesto

Uncooked green Italian sauce

• capreseItalian tomato-mozzarella preparation
• tomatoesRed fleshy fruits
• mozzarellaMild Italian cheese

pizza · bruschetta · pasta · marinara · Thai curry · pho · margherita · salad · vinaigrette · olive oil

fragrance

Pleasing olfactory quality

• scentAirborne odor detected
• pungentSharply strong-smelling
• pepperyHaving sharp, hot flavor

anise · licorice · sweet-smelling · earthy · spicy · bouquet · essence · aroma · essential oil

Genovese

Of or from Genoa

• lettuce leafEdible garden foliage
• holyDedicated to the divine
• sacredWorthy of reverence

anti-inflammatory

Inflammation-reducing agent

• antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
• antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
• adaptogenStress-regulating natural compound

tincture · infusion · tea · remedy · therapeutic · digestive · calming · essential oil · aromatherapy · poultice

oregano

Mediterranean culinary herb

• thymeAromatic culinary herb
• rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
• cilantroPungent leafy herb

parsley · sage · dill · tarragon · marjoram · chives · mint · bay leaf · fennel · coriander

puja

Hindu worship ritual

• HinduFollower of ancient Indian religion
• offeringSomething presented or given
• templeSacred worship structure

worship · sacred · Ayurveda · Vishnu · Lakshmi · prayer · devotion · ritual · spiritual · auspicious

seedling

Recently sprouted young plant

• transplantMove tissue between bodies
• pinchingSqueezing tightly between fingers
• pruningCutting vegetation for health

bolting · flowering · harvest · windowsill · container · potted · companion planting · annual · propagation · cutting

• edible plantsvegetable, lettuce, carrot, spinach, cabbage
• plantstree, plants, leaves, bluebonnet, trees
• ingredientsflour, eggs, salt, pepper, sugar
• aromatic herbsrosemary, thyme, oregano, mint, parsley
• botanicalsherbs, spices, tea, flowers, lavender
• container plantsgeranium, petunia, marigold, begonia, fuchsia