Herbs and spices. Bunch of assorted herbs and spices. At centre are dried, red, hot chillies, Capsicum annuum. At upper left are purple chive flowers (Allum schoenoprasum). Mint (Mentha sp.) is at upper right. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is at top left. At lower left is rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis); the red and yellow flowers belong to a nasturtium plant (Tropaeolum majus). Dill (Antheum gaveolens) appears at bottom right. Herbs and spices are used to add flavour and smell to food.