Seed Bearing Herbs

Basil

• Basil is an herb that produces seeds. According to Purdue University, basil easily creates seeds through cross pollination, so many varieties of basil exist. A variety of countries, including Thailand, Italy, the United States and India use basil in cooking. People also make it into an essential oil to use in foods and fragrances, according to Purdue University.

Anise

• Anise grows one to two feet tall and produces leaves and seeds that taste somewhat like licorice, according to West Virginia University. Its seeds come in star-shaped flowers that can be dried and used for replanting or in cooking. According to West Virginia University people also make anise into an essential oil with medicinal purposes.

Lavender

• Lavender is a common herb used for perfumes and air fresheners. Cooks also sometimes use it as a flavoring. Gardeners can plant it from seeds or by cutting off and restarting parts of an existing plant, according to West Virginia University. Its attractive purple flowers produce seeds.

Oregano

• Oregano is another very popular seed-bearing herb. According to the National Gardening Association, Italian cooks commonly use oregano in their dishes. Gardeners can plant oregano relatively easily from seeds. It is a green herb with white or pink flowers.

Rosemary

• Rosemary leaves make a popular cooking addition and people also make essential oil out of rosemary. According to West Virginia University, rosemary produces seeds, which are an easy way to start new rosemary plants. It survives winters in areas that stay warmer than five degrees Fahrenheit, but can grow indoors in pots in colder areas. The National Gardening Association recommends drying rosemary cuttings to use in cooking.