Hyssop

Any of several herbs (Hyssopus officinalis) belonging to the mint family. These herbs, with their pungent, dark green leaves, have a slightly bitter minty flavor. Hyssop is used to add flavor to salads, fruit dishes, soups, and stews. It is most commonly grown, however, as an ornamental, and for its oil, which is extracted and used to make liqueurs such as Chartreuse. Additionally, it is also the source of a premier honey. See Mint.