Culinary plants are plants that are used in cooking and food preparation. PARSLEY is a leafy green HERB with a mild flavor, often used as a garnish or to add flavor to dishes. GARLIC is a pungent bulbous plant with a strong flavor, used in many cuisines around the world. HERB is a broad term for any plant used for flavoring, medicinal, or aromatic purposes. THYME is an HERB with a strong, earthy flavor, often used in Mediterranean cuisine. BASIL is an HERB with a sweet, peppery flavor, commonly used in Italian dishes.