Culinary Collection (#64)

Saffron flowers and bulb. The flowers (pink) have grown from the bulb (bottom). Also seen are the roots and the leaves (green). The part of the plant most commonly used is the stigmas (red)

Black mustard seed, SEM
Black mustard seed. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a black mustard seed. This seed comes from the black mustard plant (Brassica nigra)

Bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) ripening on the plant

Caraway fruits, SEM
Caraway fruits. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dried caraway (Carum carvi) fruits. Caraway has an aroma and taste similar to anise

Saffron, SEM
Saffron, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Saffron is a spice derived from the dried stigmas (orange) of the saffron crocus flower (Crocus sativus)

Nigella seeds, SEM
Nigella seeds, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Nigella seeds, also known as black onion seeds and black cumin, come from the Nigella sativa plant

Sesame seeds, SEM
Sesame seeds. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of sesame seeds. Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is grown primarily for the seeds it produces

Vanilla pod, SEM
Vanilla pod, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Section through a vanilla pod showing the seeds (orange) and parachyma tissue

Coriander fruits, SEM
Coriander fruits. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of coriander (Coriandrum sativum) fruit pods. The whole coriander plant is edible but the fruit is used as a culinary spice for curries

Lemon, ginger and garlic

Black mustard seeds, SEM
Black mustard seeds. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of black mustard seeds. These seeds come from the black mustard plant (Brassica nigra)

Green cardamom pod, SEM
Green cardamom pod. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) fruit pod. Cardamom belongs to the ginger family of plants (Zingiberaceae)

Mackerel. Close-up of the skin of a mackerel showing its patterning

Fennel seeds, SEM
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seeds, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). As well as its culinary use, Fennel is also commonly used to treat complaints such as indigestion, stomach pains

Cumin seeds, SEM
Cumin seeds, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These seeds are from Cuminum cyminum, a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae

Borage (Borago officinalis) flower and flower buds. Photographed near Blandford, Dorset, UK

Salt in a teaspoon

Flax seeds (Linum usitatissimum). These seeds are the source of linseed, which is rich in omega-3 oils. As such, the seeds or their oils are often taken as a dietary supplement

Tofu. Tofu is a curd made from soya beans (Glycine max)

Pepper mill filled with peppercorns

Puy lentils

Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
Marigold flower (Calendula officinalis). This plant is commonly used in herbal medicine to treat minor skin wounds, reduce inflammation and to treat eczema. It is also edible

Love in the mist flower (Nigella sp. )
Love in the mist flower (Nigella sp.). The seeds of the plant, known as black cumin, are used as a spice in cookery and also medicinally as a diuretic

Love in the mist seed head (Nigella sp. )
Love in the mist seed head (Nigella sp.). The seeds of the plant, known as black cumin, are used as a spice in cookery and also medicinally as a diuretic

Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Sage leaves (Salvia officinalis). This plant is used both in cooking and herbal medicine

Mint leaves (Mentha sp.). This herb is used both in cooking and herbal medicine

Horseradish (Amoracia rusticana)
Horseradish flowers (Amoracia rusticana). The root of horseradish is edible and is also used in herbal medicine as a antiseptic, diuretic and to treat rheumatism

Foeniculum vulgare Purpureum
Bronze fennel stems (Foeniculum vulgare Purpureum ) on a wooden surface. This aromatic herb is used in herbal medicine in the treatment of indigestion, abdominal distension, stomach pains

Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Basil leaves (Ocimum basilicum)

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
Chives flowers (Allium schoneoprasum). Photographed at the Dilston Physic Garden, Northumberlnd, UK

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
Coriander leaves (Coriandrum sativum)

Angelica (Angelica archangelica)
Angelica flower heads (Angelica archangelica). This plant has a history of use in folk medicine as a treatment for digestive disorders

Flowering thyme (Thymus sibthorpii)

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)
Tarragon leaves (Artemisia dracunculus)

Platycodon grandiflorus
Balloon flowers (Platycodon grandiflorus). This flower is native to northeast Asia including China, East Siberia, Korea and Japan

Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
Marigold flower (Calendula officinalis). This plant is commonly used in herbal medicine to treat minor skin wounds, reduce inflammation and to treat eczema. It is also edible

Thyme (Thymus sp. )
Thyme flowers (Thymus sp.). This plant is used in herbal medicine in the treatment of respiratory infections. An essential oil obtained from the plant contains an antiseptic known as thymol

Nigella seed, SEM
Nigella seed. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a seed from a nigella flower (family Ranunculaceae). A seed contains an embryo (a fertilised ovule from which a new plant can grow)

Pansy flowers. The pansy (Viola sp. ) is a popular springtime garden plant

Argan fruit (Argania spinosa). Argan tree bearing ripening fruit. The argan tree is endemic to the semi-desert Sous valley in Morocco

Sage leaf oil glands, SEM
Sage leaf oil glands. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fracture through a sage leaf (Salvia officinalis), showing hairs, or trichomes, (green, thin) and oil glands (red)

French bean seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris Purple Queen ) on a wooden surface

Runner bean (Phaseolus Scarlet Runner )
Runner bean flower buds (Phaseolus coccineus Scarlet Runner ). Photographed in an organic vegetable patch

Garlic (Allium sativum). Photographed in May

Dittany of Crete (Origanum dictamnus)
Dittany (Origanum dictamnus). This plant is a source of herbal tea. The leaves and flowers are used in herbal medicine to heal wounds, soothe pain, ease childbirth and for gastric ailments

Garlic (Allium sativum)
Garlic plant stems (Allium sativum) curling. The tops of the plants should be removed when they start to curl to prevent them from flowering

Chive flowers (Allium schoenoprasum). Photographed in July

Field garlic (Allium oleraceum) in flower

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