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Syzygium aromaticum (Plant Family: Myrtaceae) Type of plant: All parts of this 40-foot evergreen tree are fragrant: the wood, flowers, and leaves. Part used: Buds Method of extraction: Steam distillation Data: Clove buds are harvested then sun-dried until they

Type of plant: Evergreen tree that can grow to 20–30 feet but is cultivated as a bush, with thick bark, greenish-orange speckled shoots, small white flowers, and fruit that when ripe, becomes bluish with white

Ormenis multicaulis, O. mixta (Plant Family: Asteraceae/Compositae) Type of plant: Perennial herb with daisy-like yellow flowers and hairy leaves Part used: Flowering tops Method of extraction: Steam distillation Data: Although the flower of Ormenis looks like a typical

Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce (Plant Family: Apiaceae/Umbelliferae) Used for centuries in a variety of applications, fennel is known for its distinct licorice flavor and aroma. Today, Fennel oil can be

Ocimum basilicum - Plant Family: Lamiaceae/Labiatae Type of plant: Bushy annual herb growing up to 2 feet high, with white, pink, or purple flower Part used: Leaves and flowering tops

Pimpinella anisum - plant family: Apiaceae/Umbelliferae Type of plant: Flowering herb growing 2–3 feet high with white flowers and fern-like leaves Part used: Seeds Method of extraction: Steam distillation Info:

Angelica archangelica - plant family: Apiaceae / Umbelliferae Type of plant: Tall herb with large flower heads carrying clusters of small, balllike green-white flowers Part used: Seeds Method of extraction: