
There are 166 herbs that start with the letter G, from Gabon Cardamom to Gymnema. Below you will find them listed alphabetically along with some general information about each. Click the toggle view buttons in the top right corner to switch between the card and the table view.
For each item you will find the following information
Order: The subclass the herbs belongs to
Habitat: The places or type of weather the herbs lives in
Scientific name: The designation that scientists use to catalog the species
Name: Galangal
Order: Zingiberales
Habitat: Tropical regions of Asia, including India, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Scientific name: Alpinia galanga
Name: Galicia Sage
Order: Lamiales
Habitat: Mediterranean region
Scientific name: Salvia lavandulifolia
Name: Garden Angelica
Order: Apiales
Habitat: Native to northern Europe and Asia, often found in moist, cool environments.
Scientific name: Angelica archangelica
Name: Garden Burnet
Order: Rosales
Habitat: Indigenous to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, adapted to dry, rocky soils.
Scientific name: Sanguisorba minor
Name: Garden Chamomile
Order: Asterales
Habitat: Native to Western Europe, found in well-drained, sunny areas.
Scientific name: Chamaemelum nobile
Name: Garden Chervil
Order: Apiales
Habitat: Cultivated in temperate regions
Scientific name: Anthriscus cerefolium
Name: Garden Cicely
Order: Apiales
Habitat: Native to central and southern Europe, prefers cool, moist conditions.
Scientific name: Myrrhis odorata
Name: Garden Costmary
Order: Asterales
Habitat: Middle East and Asia
Scientific name: Tanacetum balsamita
Name: Garden Dill
Order: Apiales
Habitat: Cultivated in temperate regions
Scientific name: Anethum graveolens
Name: Garden Fennel
Order: Apiales
Habitat: Native to the Mediterranean region, commonly found in dry, sunny areas.
Scientific name: Foeniculum vulgare
Name: Garden Hyssop
Order: Lamiales
Habitat: Native to southern Europe and western Asia, thrives in well-drained, sunny locations.
Scientific name: Hyssopus officinalis
Name: Garden Lavender
Order: Lamiales
Habitat: Native to the Mediterranean region
Scientific name: Lavandula angustifolia
Name: Garden Marigold
Order: Asterales
Habitat: Native to the Mediterranean region, adapted to warm, dry conditions.
Scientific name: Calendula officinalis
Name: Garden Marjoram
Order: Lamiales
Habitat: Cultivated in Mediterranean region
Scientific name: Origanum majorana
Name: Garden Mint
Order: Lamiales
Habitat: Native to Europe and the Middle East, prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Scientific name: Mentha spicata
Name: Garden Rocket
Order: Brassicales
Habitat: Native to the Mediterranean region, common in disturbed, dry habitats.
Scientific name: Eruca vesicaria
Name: Garden Sandwort
Order: Caryophyllales
Habitat: Native to Europe and Asia, found in dry, sandy or rocky soils.
Scientific name: Arenaria serpyllifolia
Name: Garden Savory
Order: Lamiales
Habitat: Native to the Mediterranean region
Scientific name: Satureja hortensis
Name: Garden Sorrel
Order: Caryophyllales
Habitat: Native to Europe and Asia
Scientific name: Rumex acetosa
Name: Garden Thyme
Order: Lamiales
Habitat: Native to the Mediterranean region, thrives in well-drained, sunny areas.
Scientific name: Thymus vulgaris
Name: Garland Daisy
Order: Asterales
Habitat: Mediterranean region
Scientific name: Chrysanthemum coronarium
Name: Garlic
Order: Asparagales
Habitat: Cultivated in many regions worldwide
Scientific name: Allium sativum
Name: Garlic Chives
Order: Asparagales
Habitat: Native to central and eastern Asia
Scientific name: Allium tuberosum
Name: Garlic Mustard
Order: Brassicales
Habitat: Native to Europe and Asia
Scientific name: Alliaria petiolata
Name: Garlic Sage
Order: Lamiales
Habitat: Cultivated in gardens
Scientific name: Salvia officinalis 'Icterina'
Name: Genet
Order: Fabales
Habitat: Mediterranean region and Western Europe
Scientific name: Genista sp.
Name: German Chamomile
Order: Asterales
Habitat: Europe and Asia
Scientific name: Matricaria chamomilla
Name: German Hops
Order: Rosales
Habitat: Europe and North America
Scientific name: Humulus lupulus var. lupuloides
Name: German Lavender
Order: Lamiales
Habitat: Mediterranean region
Scientific name: Lavandula x intermedia
Name: German Tarragon
Order: Asteraceae
Habitat: Europe and Asia
Scientific name: Artemisia dracunculus
Name: Giant Hyssop
Order: Lamiales
Habitat: Native to North America, often found in prairies and open woodlands.
Scientific name: Agastache foeniculum
Name: Giant Melilot
Order: Fabales
Habitat: Native to Europe and Asia, commonly found in disturbed, dry habitats.
Scientific name: Melilotus albus
Name: Giant Wildrye
Order: Poales
Habitat: Native to central Asia, adapted to dry, saline environments.
Scientific name: Elymus giganteus
Name: Ginger
Order: Zingiberales
Habitat: Cultivated in tropical regions
Scientific name: Zingiber officinale
Name: Ginger Lily
Order: Zingiberales
Habitat: Native to the Himalayas, found in moist, tropical forests.
Scientific name: Hedychium coronarium
Name: Ginger Mint
Order: Lamiales
Habitat: Native to Asia, often found in moist, disturbed areas.
Scientific name: Mentha arvensis var. piperascens
Name: Ginkgo
Order: Ginkgoales
Habitat: Native to China, a relict species from the Mesozoic era.
Scientific name: Ginkgo biloba
Name: Goat's Beard
Order: Asterales
Habitat: Native to Europe and Asia, common in meadows and disturbed areas.
Scientific name: Tragopogon pratensis
Name: Goblin Onion
Order: Asparagales
Habitat: Native to South America
Scientific name: Nothoscordum inodorum
Name: Gold Thread
Order: Ranunculales
Habitat: Native to North America and Asia, found in cool, moist forests.
Scientific name: Coptis trifolia
Name: Goldenseal
Order: Ranunculales
Habitat: Native to eastern North America
Scientific name: Hydrastis canadensis
Name: Goosefoot
Order: Caryophyllales
Habitat: Native to Europe and Asia
Scientific name: Chenopodium bonus-henricus
Name: Grains of Paradise
Order: Zingiberales
Habitat: Native to West Africa
Scientific name: Aframomum melegueta
Name: Greek Oregano
Order: Lamiales
Habitat: Mediterranean region
Scientific name: Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum
Name: Green Anise
Order: Apiales
Habitat: Native to the eastern Mediterranean region
Scientific name: Pimpinella anisum
Name: Guadalupe Mariposa Lily
Order: Liliales
Habitat: Mexico
Scientific name: Calochortus guanacastensis
Name: Guava Leaf
Order: Myrtales
Habitat: Native to Central and South America
Scientific name: Psidium guajava
Name | Order | Habitat | Scientific name |
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Gabon Cardamom | Zingiberales | Africa, Gabon | Aframomum daniellii |
Galangal | Zingiberales | Tropical regions of Asia, including India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. | Alpinia galanga |
Galbanum | Apiales | Native to Iran and Central Asia | Ferula gummosa |
Gale | Myricales | Wetlands | Myrica gale |
Galega | Fabales | Europe and Western Asia | Galega officinalis |
Galeopsis | Lamiales | Europe and Asia | Galeopsis spp. |
Galicia Sage | Lamiales | Mediterranean region | Salvia lavandulifolia |
Galium | Gentianales | Temperate regions | Galium L. |
Gallic Acid | Chemistry | n/a | n/a |
Gambier | Gentianales | Southeast Asia | Uncaria gambir |
Gambir | Rosales | Southeast Asia | Uncaria gambir |
Gamblia | Lamiales | Forests | Galeopsidis |
Gamboge | Apocynaceae | Tropical Asia | Garcinia hanburyi |
Gangalida | Vitales | India, Southeast Asia | Vitis gongylodes |
Ganoderma | Polyporales | Worldwide | Ganoderma lucidum |
Ganoderma Mushroom | Polyporales | Asia | Ganoderma lucidum |
Gao Ben | Apiales | Asia | Ligusticum sinense |
Garam Masala | Spice Blend | South Asia | n/a |
Garden Angelica | Apiales | Native to northern Europe and Asia, often found in moist, cool environments. | Angelica archangelica |
Garden Bergamot | Lamiales | North America | Monarda didyma |
Garden Burnet | Rosales | Indigenous to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, adapted to dry, rocky soils. | Sanguisorba minor |
Garden Celandine | Papaveraceae | Eurasia | Chelidonium majus |
Garden Chamomile | Asterales | Native to Western Europe, found in well-drained, sunny areas. | Chamaemelum nobile |
Garden Chervil | Apiales | Cultivated in temperate regions | Anthriscus cerefolium |
Garden Chives | Asparagales | Europe | Allium schoenoprasum |
Garden Cicely | Apiales | Native to central and southern Europe, prefers cool, moist conditions. | Myrrhis odorata |
Garden Clary | Lamiales | Mediterranean region | Salvia sclarea |
Garden Costmary | Asterales | Middle East and Asia | Tanacetum balsamita |
Garden Cress | Brassicales | Cultivated worldwide | Lepidium sativum |
Garden Dill | Apiales | Cultivated in temperate regions | Anethum graveolens |
Garden Fennel | Apiales | Native to the Mediterranean region, commonly found in dry, sunny areas. | Foeniculum vulgare |
Garden Hyssop | Lamiales | Native to southern Europe and western Asia, thrives in well-drained, sunny locations. | Hyssopus officinalis |
Garden Lavender | Lamiales | Native to the Mediterranean region | Lavandula angustifolia |
Garden Lovage | Apiales | Europe | Levisticum officinale |
Garden Marigold | Asterales | Native to the Mediterranean region, adapted to warm, dry conditions. | Calendula officinalis |
Garden Marjoram | Lamiales | Cultivated in Mediterranean region | Origanum majorana |
Garden Mint | Lamiales | Native to Europe and the Middle East, prefers moist, well-drained soil. | Mentha spicata |
Garden Rocket | Brassicales | Native to the Mediterranean region, common in disturbed, dry habitats. | Eruca vesicaria |
Garden Rue | Rutales | Mediterranean region | Ruta graveolens |
Garden Sandwort | Caryophyllales | Native to Europe and Asia, found in dry, sandy or rocky soils. | Arenaria serpyllifolia |
Garden Savory | Lamiales | Native to the Mediterranean region | Satureja hortensis |
Garden Sorrel | Caryophyllales | Native to Europe and Asia | Rumex acetosa |
Garden Thyme | Lamiales | Native to the Mediterranean region, thrives in well-drained, sunny areas. | Thymus vulgaris |
Garden Wormwood | Asteraceae | Europe | Artemisia abrotanum |
Gardon | Lamiales | Mediterranean | Salvia officinalis |
Gargeer | Lamiales | Yemen, Saudi Arabia | Ocimum forskolei |
Garland Daisy | Asterales | Mediterranean region | Chrysanthemum coronarium |
Garland Flower | Asparagales | Asia | Hedychium gardnerianum |
Garlic | Asparagales | Cultivated in many regions worldwide | Allium sativum |
Garlic Chives | Asparagales | Native to central and eastern Asia | Allium tuberosum |
Garlic Mustard | Brassicales | Native to Europe and Asia | Alliaria petiolata |
Garlic Sage | Lamiales | Cultivated in gardens | Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' |
Garlic Scapes | Allioideae | Worldwide | Allium sativum |
Garosmalliin | Organosulfur | n/a | n/a |
Gash | Lamiales | Mediterranean | Salvia officinalis |
Gata | Zingiberaceae | Asia | Zingiber officinale |
Gataran | Poales | North America | Sporobolus cryptandrus |
Gator Weed | Asteraceae | South America | Alternanthera philoxeroides |
Gaultheria | Ericaceae | North America | Gaultheria procumbens |
Gaywings | Fabales | North America | Polygala paucifolia |
Gazania | Asterales | Southern Africa | Gazania rigens |
Gazaniah | Asterales | Africa | Gazania spp. |
Gelderlander | Apiaceae | Europe | Levisticum officinale |
Gelderlander Rose | Rosales | Europe | Rosa gelderlandi |
Genet | Fabales | Mediterranean region and Western Europe | Genista sp. |
Gentian | Gentianales | Temperate regions | Gentiana |
Geranium | Geraniales | Worldwide | Geranium spp. |
Geranoma | Asterales | Africa | Gazania spp. |
German Chamomile | Asterales | Europe and Asia | Matricaria chamomilla |
German Hops | Rosales | Europe and North America | Humulus lupulus var. lupuloides |
German Iris | Asparagales | Europe, Asia | Iris germanica |
German Lavender | Lamiales | Mediterranean region | Lavandula x intermedia |
German Tarragon | Asteraceae | Europe and Asia | Artemisia dracunculus |
Geum | Rosales | Northern temperate regions | Geum L. |
Gevuina | Proteales | South America | Gevuina avellana |
Ghee Weed | Sapindales | South Asia | Ailanthus excelsa |
Gherkin | Cucurbitales | Africa | Cucumis anguria |
Ghokhru | Zygophyllales | Europe, Asia, Africa | Tribulus terrestris |
Ghorka | Rosales | South Asia | Fragaria nilgerrensis |
Ghost Orchid | Orchidaceae | Eurasia | Epipogium aphyllum |
Ghost Pipe | Ericales | North America | Monotropa uniflora |
Giant Fennel | Apiales | Mediterranean region | Ferula communis |
Giant Hogweed | Apiaceae | Eurasia | Heracleum mantegazzianum |
Giant Hyssop | Lamiales | Native to North America, often found in prairies and open woodlands. | Agastache foeniculum |
Giant Knotweed | Polygonales | Asia | Fallopia sachalinensis |
Giant Melilot | Fabales | Native to Europe and Asia, commonly found in disturbed, dry habitats. | Melilotus albus |
Giant Puffball | Agaricales | Worldwide | Calvatia gigantea |
Giant Wildrye | Poales | Native to central Asia, adapted to dry, saline environments. | Elymus giganteus |
Giloe | Menispermales | South Asia | Tinospora cordifolia |
Ginger | Zingiberales | Cultivated in tropical regions | Zingiber officinale |
Ginger Flower | Zingiberaceae | Asia | Zingiber officinale |
Ginger Grass | Poales | India, Southeast Asia | Cymbopogon martinii |
Ginger Lily | Zingiberales | Native to the Himalayas, found in moist, tropical forests. | Hedychium coronarium |
Ginger Mint | Lamiales | Native to Asia, often found in moist, disturbed areas. | Mentha arvensis var. piperascens |
Ginger Root | Zingiberales | Asia | Zingiber officinale |
Ginkgo | Ginkgoales | Native to China, a relict species from the Mesozoic era. | Ginkgo biloba |
Ginko Leaf | Ginkgoaceae | China | Ginkgo biloba |
Ginngko | Ginkgoales | Asia | Ginkgo biloba |
Ginseng | Apiales | Native to eastern Asia | Panax ginseng |
Ginsenoside | Apiales | Asia | Panax ginseng |
Ginura | Asterales | Asia | Gynura sp. |
Gipun | Lamiales | South Asia | Ocimum tenuiflorum |
Girofle | Myrtales | Indonesia | Syzygium aromaticum |
Glasswort | Amaranthaceae | Worldwide | Salicornia europaea |
Glaucium | Papaverales | Europe | Glaucium |
Glechoma | Lamiales | Europe and Asia | Glechoma hederacea |
Glenwood Sage | Lamiales | Western North America | Salvia sonomensis |
Globe Amaranth | Amaranthales | Tropical America | Gomphrena globosa |
Globe Thistle | Asterales | Eurasia | Echinops sp. |
Globeflower | Ranunculaceae | Eurasia | Trollius europaeus |
Glory Lily | Colchicales | Africa and Asia | Gloriosa superba |
Goat Grass | Poales | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Aegilops L. |
Goat Willow | Salicaceae | Europe and Asia | Salix caprea |
Goat's Beard | Asterales | Native to Europe and Asia, common in meadows and disturbed areas. | Tragopogon pratensis |
Goat's Rue | Fabales | Europe and Asia | Galega officinalis |
Goblin Onion | Asparagales | Native to South America | Nothoscordum inodorum |
Gold Thread | Ranunculales | Native to North America and Asia, found in cool, moist forests. | Coptis trifolia |
Golden Alexanders | Apiaceae | North America | Zizia aurea |
Golden Balm | Lamiaceae | Mediterranean | Melissa officinalis |
Golden Bayberry | Myricaceae | North America | Myrica gale |
Golden Groundsel | Asterales | Eastern North America | Packera aurea |
Golden Marguerite | Asterales | Europe, Asia | Anthemis tinctoria |
Golden Ragwort | Asteraceae | North America | Packera aurea |
Goldenseal | Ranunculales | Native to eastern North America | Hydrastis canadensis |
Gong Gui | Apiales | East Asia | Angelica pubescens |
Goose Grass | Rubiaceae | Eurasia | Galium aparine |
Gooseberry | Saxifragales | Temperate regions | Ribes uva-crispa |
Goosefoot | Caryophyllales | Native to Europe and Asia | Chenopodium bonus-henricus |
Goosegrass | Poales | Europe and Asia | Galium aparine |
Gorashi | Poales | North America | Zizania aquatica |
Gotu Kola | Apiales | Asia, Africa | Centella asiatica |
Gowan | Asterales | Europe, North Africa, Asia | Bellis perennis |
Grains of Paradise | Zingiberales | Native to West Africa | Aframomum melegueta |
Grains of Selim | Zingiberales | West Africa | Aframomum melegueta |
Granny's Bonnet | Ranunculales | Europe, Asia | Aquilegia vulgaris |
Grape Hyacinth | Asparagales | Europe | Muscari |
Grape Leaf | Vitales | Mediterranean region, Asia | Vitis vinifera |
Gray Moss | Bryales | North America | Tillandsia usneoides |
Greater Burdock | Asterales | Europe, Asia | Arctium lappa |
Greater Celandine | Papaverales | Europe | Chelidonium majus |
Greater Periwinkle | Gentianales | Mediterranean region | Vinca major |
Greater Plantain | Plantaginales | Europe | Plantago major |
Greater Spearwort | Ranunculales | Europe, Asia | Ranunculus lingua |
Greek Oregano | Lamiales | Mediterranean region | Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum |
Greek Sage | Lamiales | Mediterranean region | Salvia fruticosa |
Green Anise | Apiales | Native to the eastern Mediterranean region | Pimpinella anisum |
Green Hawthorn | Rosales | Eastern North America | Crataegus viridis |
Green Moss | Bryopsida | Worldwide | Bryum argenteum |
Green Tea | Theales | East Asia | Camellia sinensis |
Ground Ivy | Lamiales | Europe | Glechoma hederacea |
Grubby | Apiales | Europe | Chaerophyllum temulum |
Guadalupe Mariposa Lily | Liliales | Mexico | Calochortus guanacastensis |
Guaiacum | Zygophyllales | Caribbean | Guaiacum officinale |
Guanabana | Magnoliales | Tropical America | Annona muricata |
Guar | Fabales | Asia | Cyamopsis tetragonoloba |
Guar Gum | Fabales | South Asia | Cyamopsis tetragonoloba |
Guarana | Sapindales | Native to the Amazon basin | Paullinia cupana |
Guava Leaf | Myrtales | Native to Central and South America | Psidium guajava |
Guddakaai | Asterales | Asia | Barleria prionitis |
Gui Er | Rosales | East Asia | Ficus pumila |
Guinea Hen Weed | Asterales | Tropical Americas | Petiveria alliacea |
Gum Arabic | Fabales | Africa | Acacia senegal |
Gum Tragacanth | Fabales | Middle East | Astragalus gummifer |
Gurmar | Gentianales | South Asia | Gymnema sylvestre |
Gutta-percha | Ericales | Southeast Asia | Palaquium gutta |
Gymnema | Gentianales | Asia | Gymnema sylvestre |