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They can be cultivated in climates that are similar to that found near the Mediterranean.
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Latin: Artemisia absinthium - It is a member of the daisey family Compositae (Asteraceae).
Use: Source of thujone, absinthe bitterness, produces the green color common in most absinthe.
This herb is easily obtainable at local nurseries and very easy to grow as an ornamental. American sage is a close relative of "common wormwood".
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Star Anise
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Latin: Illicuim verum (also Illicuim floridanum and several other species) - It is a member of the magnolia family, Magnoiliaceae (also Illiaceae).
Use: Counters absinthe bitterness, enhanses the louche.
The plant is highly ornamental perennial and has showy white flowers that become the ornamental seed pod.
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Anise Seed
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Latin: Illicuim verum (also Illicuim floridanum and several other species), for more info see "Star anise".
Use: Counters absinthe bitterness.
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Fennel Seed
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Latin: Foeniculum vulgare - It is a member of the Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) family (parsley family).
Use: Counters absinthe bitterness.
The plant thrives in Mediterranean climates and the flowers are similar to those of the carrot, a flat "umbel".
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Angelica
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Latin: Angelica archangelica (or A. litoralis) It is a member of the Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) family (parsley family).
Use: Counters absinthe bitterness.
It is found from the lands as far north as Finland and extends beyond the Mediterranean.
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Hyssop
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Latin: Hyssopus officinalis - It is a member of the Lamiaceae (Mint) family.
Use: Adds freshness, and produces the green color common in most absinthe.
As with most members of the Mint family hyssop is very aromatic and is easily grown in the garden.
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Licorice
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Latin: Glycyrrhiza glabra - It is a member of the Fabaceae (bean) family.
Use: Counters absinthe bitterness.
It is grown extensively in Russia, Spain, Iran and India. It is one of the most widely consumed herb in the world.
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PepperMint
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Latin: Mentha x piperita - It is a member of the Lamiaceae (Mint) family.
Use: Adds minty freshness, and produces a vibrant green color.
Very easy groundcover to cultivate in fact can become quite invasive in the garden if left alone.
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