lovage
Soup herb, perennial
Lovage is a tall perennial herb with a flavor resembling celery and parsley.
The leaves, stems, and seeds are used in cooking, particularly in European cuisines: Add fresh lovage to soups and stews.
The plant grows vigorously and was once common in kitchen gardens but has fallen out of fashion in modern cooking.
Culinary herb for garnishing
- celeryEdible ribbed stalks
- chervilLacy culinary green
- cilantroPungent leafy herb
- dillFeathery culinary herb
fennel · angelica · tarragon · chives · coriander · herbaceous · bouquet garni · fines herbes
Edible ribbed stalks
- soupCooked liquid dish
- stewSlow-simmered meat dish
- stockGoods kept for sale
- brothClear simmered meat liquid
potage · flavor · umami · savoriness · garnish · seasoning · ingredient · recipe
Plant's main axes
- leavesTree's photosynthetic organs
- rootsUnderground nutrient absorbers
- celeryEdible ribbed stalks
- seedsPlant embryos in casings
stalks · shoots · edible · salad · blanched · raw · celeriac · cordial
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- celery-likeResembling a pale stalk vegetable
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
aroma · olfactory · essential oil · potpourri · herbal · spicy · intense · distinctive
Relating to food breakdown
- diureticUrine-promoting substance
- expectorantMedication promoting mucus discharge
- antispasmodicAgent preventing muscle cramps
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
decoction · tincture · remedy · tonic · apothecary · herbal · tisane · poultice
Recurring each year
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
- cultivateGrow or develop purposefully
- soilGround matter for planting
- seedlingsNewly germinated plants
propagation · horticulture · beds · compost · transplanting · mulch · watering · trellis
parsley
Culinary herb for garnishing
dill · fennel · angelica · tarragon · chives · coriander · herbaceous · bouquet garni · fines herbes · flavoring
celery
Edible ribbed stalks
broth · potage · flavor · umami · savoriness · garnish · seasoning · ingredient · recipe · bouillon
stems
Plant's main axes
seeds · stalks · shoots · edible · salad · blanched · raw · celeriac · cordial
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- celery-likeResembling a pale stalk vegetable
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
earthy · aroma · olfactory · essential oil · potpourri · herbal · spicy · intense · distinctive · warm
digestive
Relating to food breakdown
- diureticUrine-promoting substance
- expectorantMedication promoting mucus discharge
- antispasmodicAgent preventing muscle cramps
infusion · decoction · tincture · remedy · tonic · apothecary · herbal · tisane · poultice · bitter
perennial
Recurring each year
seedlings · propagation · horticulture · beds · compost · transplanting · mulch · watering · trellis · ornamental
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