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Mission:
The Herb Society of America is dedicated to promoting the knowledge, use
and delight of herbs through educational programs, research, and sharing
the experience of its members with the community.
Environmental Statement:
The Society is committed to protecting our global environment for the health and well-being of humankind and all growing things. We encourage gardeners to practice environmentally sound horticulture.
Definition of an Herb:
"The term "herb" also has more than one definition. Botanists describe an herb as a small, seed bearing plant with fleshy, rather than woody, parts (from which we get the term "herbaceous"). In addition to herbaceous perennials, herbs include trees, shrubs, annuals, vines, and more primitive plants, such as ferns, mosses, algae, lichens, and fungi. They [herbs] are valued for their flavor, fragrance, medicinal and healthful qualities, economic and industrial uses, pesticidal properties, and coloring materials (dyes)."
-Deni Bown, 2001.
Citation: Bown, Deni. The Herb Society of America New Encyclopedia of Herbs and
Their Uses. New York: Dorling Kindersley, 2001. p. 18
Medicinal Disclaimer:
The Herb Society of America does not give advice on the medicinal uses of herbs.
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